MEAM Qatar Business Awards 2018

MEAMARKETS / 2018 Qatar Business Excellence Award 23 , Doha Import And Export Centre (DIEC) is one of the oldest Seafood trading companies in the State of Qatar, providing both local and imported fresh fish to a wide range of clients. We explore how AwardWinner BenChristopher has led the firmto the phenomenal success it enjoys today. Best Business Person - Qatar Since its inception in 1980 DIEC has achieved market leading success thanks to its strong leadership. Today DIEC’s products are present in five star hotels, catering firms, restaurants and a range of government entities. These esteemed customers are looking for professional and systematic approach from their fresh fish suppliers. Thanks to its collaboration with a range of its industry peers, DIEC is able to provide international standards of service to its valued customers, which is what sets the firm apart from its competitors and marks it out as the best possible option for a range of clients. Drawing on more than 15 years’ experience, Ben has managed to drive the firm to 25% year on year growth through product diversification. He also utilises his skills in risk management, QA180001 product design, policy making and retail business management, as well as his qualifications which include an MBA (Marketing), a Diploma in Hotel management, as well as a Diploma in Industrial Safety. Driven by Ben’s direction, DIEC now has all kind of fresh and frozen seafood. DIEC also supply fresh and frozen fish to leading catering companies and eateries in Qatar. To ensure freshness, DIEC’s overseas fresh fish import comes from different part of the world by air on daily basis. Looking to the future Ben will continue to drive excellence and quality for DIEC, as he plans to develop a factory to create ready to cook materials, which is a key growth area within the fresh fish supply market. As such, DIEC looks set to achieve even greater success over the years to come. Best Business Person - Qatar Doha Import And Export Centre (DIEC) is one of the oldest Seafood trading companies in the State of Qatar , providing both local and imported fresh fish Award Winner Ben Christopher Company: Doha Import & Export Centre (DIEC) Contact: Ben Christopher Address: C.R.No 17459, P.O. 17175, Doha, Qatar Phone: 00974 5029 8496