Galderma to expand MEA offering with new Dubai HQ

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

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Galderma to expand MEA offering with new Dubai HQ
Dermatology firm Galderma is opening a branch office in Dubai Healthcare City to serve as the hub for the Middle East region, as well as Africa, as it looks to develop closer customer ties expand on opportunities. 

The company already has one existing affiliate in South Africa and plans to have formal presences in the North Africa and Central Africa regions in the short term, with the aim of broadening its reach with new developments in skin, nails and hair technology.

“We see our Management Centre in Dubai as a door opener for not only the Middle East but also Africa,”​ comments Regional Vice President Europe, Middle East and Africa, Can Ongen.

“We will soon be opening more offices in the region which are planned steps towards Galderma’s vision of holistic healthcare and our long-term strategy, to enhance quality of life by delivering science-based solutions for the health of skin, hair and nails over the course of people’s lives.”

With Regional Director Hesham AbdAllah heading up the new office, Galderma intends to undertake skin health enhancing practices in association with dermatologists and healthcare professionals in the region and offer more tailored and specific solutions.

The company says it has an ambition to contribute responsibly towards the Middle East and African dermatology community along with developing medical education.

“Ever since our inception we have been determined to arm the dermatology community with excellent products and trainings that can in turn help in treating patients with dermatological needs,”​ says Stuart Raetzman, CEO, Galderma.

”With an in-depth understanding of skin issues pertinent to geographic, demographic and hereditary conditions; we aim to strengthen our portfolio and services to serve our patients and physicians even better in the Middle East and Africa region.”

With the new regional headquarters for the Middle East and Africa (MEA), Raetzman also says the company will look forward to rapidly advancing and extending our services to mark our footprint in the region.

Debuting in Dubai, Galderma says healthcare professionals can now expect innovative medical solutions that will tend to the dermatological needs of their patients.

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