News, Mergers, Arthur D. Little, Consultancy, Middle East: Global management consultancy Arthur D. Little is set to integrate the staff of Affinitiv into its Middle East office. Zoran Vasiljev, founder and CEO of Affinitiv, will take on the role of company director as his leadership team and employees join Arthur D. Little's Middle East practice.

Affinitiv - a telecommunications and CRM consultancy with a strong presence in the Middle East - celebrated its fourth year in operation in 2008, and its year-on-year growth since its inception has exceeded expectations. Continued growth in the region's telecoms market has led to an increasing demand for consultants with experience in emerging markets - Affinitiv's integration into Arthur D. Little will allow the company's consultants to bring new resources to their current client work and develop plans for continued growth within the region.

Michael Träm, Global CEO of Arthur D. Little, said: "Along with a shared focus on strategy, innovation and technology, Affinitiv's consultants share with ADL the capabilities, expertise and drive to cement our position in the growing Middle East marketplace."

Vasiljev added: "Joining forces with ADL Middle East will provide a whole host of new opportunities for our clients and consultants. ADL is a major global player in strategic management consultancy, and with a growing brand in the Middle East market, this integration is well positioned to promise continued growth."

It is anticipated that all Affinitiv staff will have joined Arthur D. Little Middle East by September 1, 2008.

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