GROUPE PSA, the French automotive manufacturer of Peugeot, Citroën, DS and Opel brands, has appointed Rakesh Nair as its managing director of the GCC region. In his new role, Nair will report directly to Samir Cherfan, senior vice president for sales, marketing and after sales in Africa and Middle East at Groupe PSA, said a statement.

EMIRATES-based shipyard, Gulf Craft, has announced that Gregory Yeakle will be stepping down as the company’s CEO.

VOLKSWAGEN, a leading automobile manufacturer, has appointed Victor Dalmau as the new managing director for its Middle East operations. Dalmau joins Volkswagen Middle East from the Sao Paulo operation in Brazil, where he led the brand as Volkswagen managing director for Latin America, said a company statement.

ORANGE Business Services has announced the appointment of Sahem Azzam as vice president Middle East and Africa (MEA). He is based in the regional headquarters at Dubai Silicon Oasis in the UAE.