GBA News
Promotion of Art Sullivan to President and Chief Operating Officer
GBA announces the promotion of Art Sullivan to President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Global Business Analysis effective immediately. Art has been with GBA for nearly two years, serving as the COO and CFO. His new role within GBA is vital to the rapid growth we have been experiencing with new work in the Middle East and soon to be in Asia and Europe as well.
GBA Executive Committee
CEO David Shaw also announced the formation of the GBA Executive Committee which will assume much of the decision process for the global consulting firm as we assume more work and carefully expand in a highly diversified economy.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
On 27 April 2008, Global Business Analysis (GBA) formalized a long standing agreement with the Abu Dhabi International Marine Sports Club (ADIMSC) to establish unlimited hydroplane racing in the Middle East and points international. The new joint venture organization, the Abu Dhabi International Boat Racing Association (ADIBRA) is established in Abu Dhabi and will be jointly managed by the ADIMSC and GBA. The first racing event in Abu Dhabi is anticipated to be held on 5 December 2008 in conjunction with the Formula One boat races and National Days. This inaugural demonstration of the “boats that fly” capabilities is sponsored by the ADIBRA and will feature racing teams from the American Boat Racing Association. The Abu Dhabi races will be followed by similar demonstrations in Dubai, Qatar and Oman.
The ADIBRA spokesman for this historic event will be the Motorsports Hall of Fame Member, Chip Hanauer. He is the second most successful Unlimited Hydroplane race driver in history. He has won the APBA Gold Cup a record 12 times and is the famous driver of one of the most famous boats in APBA history, the Miss Budweiser. He was inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 1995 as their youngest inductee. In 2005, he was inducted into the International Motorized Vehicles Hall of Fame.
Muscat, Oman
Global Business Analysis (GBA) and Castle Technical Services (Castle) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a joint venture for providing products and services to Oman and throughout the MENA Region. Castle and GBA combine a wide range of talent and expertise from global sources that form one of the most formidable consulting companies based in Muscat, Oman, targeting aerospace, defense, homeland security, energy, and commercial markets.
Gig Harbor, Washington
GBA announces the formation of Global Business Capital. The mission of Global Business Capital (GBC) is to provide financial management services and operating leases for specified clients in a wide range of selected market segments.
While not directly affiliated with Global Business Analysis, Inc., a consulting services company incorporated in the State of Nevada, U.S.A., GBC provides financial counsel, large scale systems acquisition support, and executes leases for clients of GBA and other companies.
Global Business Capital is organized in the United Arab Emirates and is managed by American citizens and professionals from the Gulf Coast region. The company’s operating characteristics include high ethical standards and an unwavering commitment to our client’s success. In short, GBC is a company that deserves your trust.
Questions and client inquiries should be addressed to Mr. Arthur Sullivan, President.
Telephone: 001.703.314.0564
FAX: 001.775.898.6695
Email: asullivan@globalba.com