Thrifty Car Rental today announced the appointment for Mr. G P (Gurinder Pal) Singh to the position of Business Development Manager for the Abu Dhabi and Al Ain regions.
In his new position, Mr. Singh will be responsible for the positioning and promotion of Thrifty Car Rental in the Al Ain and Abu Dhabi markets. Moreover, Mr. Singh will drive the marketing of Thrifty’s products and services, marketing strategy planning and research, vertical industry and partner initiatives, PR and marketing communications, and direct marketing and events throughout those markets to support Thrifty’s business goals and drive incremental revenue and demand.
Mr. Singh’s career in the UAE spans almost nine years, during which he functioned as Senior Account Group Manager for Gulf News, responsible for the sales operations including media selling, sales management and revenue generation, account management and servicing HNW (High Net Worth) customers.
GP brings a wealth of experience to his new position as Thrifty’s Business Development Manager, and is qualified to suit the significant responsibilities he is about to undertake,” said Mr. Sam ElTibi, Executive Director Middle-East, North-Africa & Indian Sub-Continent.
“He possesses valuable expertise in both brand and product marketing, and in his previous marketing positions, has displayed exceptional commitment and determination,” said Mr. Khaiser Pasha, General Manager, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. “With the steady growth of the UAE’s logistics sector and ongoing commercial opportunities, Mr. Singh’s marketing and business development functions are of key significance in reinforcing Thrifty’s presence in the region and boosting our visibility and share of voice in the market,” added Mr. Pasha.
With a proven track record of 17 years in marketing and an MBA in Marketing Management, Singh has previously held senior roles in India with The Times of India and CBS Gramophone Records & Tapes (now Sony Music). Throughout his management roles, Singh was responsible for all functions of marketing, including direct and channel marketing, and business development. He also represented the marketing division within the executive teams.
About Thrifty Car Rental
Thrifty Car Rental is a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc., a Fortune 1000 Company headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Together with its corporately-owned locations and those of its franchise owners, the Thrifty Car Rental brand serves value-conscious travelers from more than 1,100 locations in 64 countries.
About Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc.
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (DTG) is a Fortune 1000 company headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Driven by the mission, “Value Every Time,” the company’s brands, Dollar Rent a Car and Thrifty Car Rental, serve value-conscious travelers from more than 1,475 locations in 70 countries, including 836 corporate and franchised locations in the United States and Canada. The Dollar or Thrifty brands operate in virtually all of the top U.S. airport markets; both brands operate in all of the top Canadian airport markets. The company’s more than 8,500 employees are located mainly in North America, but global service capabilities exist through an ever expanding franchise network. The common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol DTG. For additional information, visit www.dtag.com.
