TATU CITY, Kenya, June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Emirates Logistics, a leading supply chain and logistics provider in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, has announced its expansion into Kenya, where it will construct a state-of-the-art facility at Tatu City SEZ, Africa's leading new city, located just 30 minutes from Kenya's capital, Nairobi. The facility will support the growth of Emirates Logistics' world-renowned clients across Sub-Saharan Africa.
"We are proud to strengthen our presence in Kenya with our expansion to Tatu City, reinforcing Emirates Logistics' global footprint of comprehensive logistics capabilities," said Steven van der Vliet, Chief Commercial Officer, Emirates Logistics. "This new strategic facility is part of our broader commitment to offering world-class infrastructure in key growth markets. Being located at the heart of Kenya's economic engine allows us to deliver flexible, seamless, and tailor-made logistics solutions that empower both our existing and new customers to thrive."
Construction of the facility is set to begin this year, adding to Emirates Logistics' global presence spanning 15 countries and a worldwide network of agents. With over 20 years of experience in international markets, the company operates owned warehousing, offices, and transport fleets in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Ivory Coast, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and Malaysia.
"Tatu City warmly welcomes Emirates Logistics to its new home in Kenya, where it will thrive in a conducive business environment," said George Kapanadze, Group CFO at Rendeavour, the owner and developer of Tatu City SEZ. "As a mixed-use Special Economic Zone, we specialize in attracting foreign direct investment to Kenya in an infrastructure-ready location that offers the services and amenities global investors like Emirates Logistics demand, including housing, retail, schools, parks, and recreation."
Rendeavour, Africa's largest new city builder, creates secure, predictable, and proven environments for individuals and businesses, with developments valued at over $5 billion across the continent. The company's urban developments in Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo host over 200 businesses, accommodate more than 6,000 students, and encompass 10,000 mixed-income homes, either completed or under construction.
Tatu City, Rendeavour's flagship development in Kenya, welcomes 25,000 people daily, who live, work, and study within its thriving community. The city hosts over 100 businesses. Companies based at Tatu City include Heineken, Cold Solutions, CCI Global, Dormans, FullCare, Kärcher, CKL, Naivas, NCBA, Grit Real Estate Income Group, Hewatele, Freight Forwarders Solutions, Tamarind Group, ADvTECH, Friendship Group, Bakels, Novis, and Davis & Shirtliff.
Firms setting up operations in the Tatu City SEZ benefit from a range of incentives, including a 10% corporate tax rate for the first 10 years and 15% for the following 10 years, compared to the standard 30%. Businesses also enjoy VAT zero-rating on goods and services and exemptions on import duty and stamp duty.
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Emirates Logistics embarks on Kenya expansion at Tatu City SEZ
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New leader to drive customer growth and revenue across India, ANZ, APJ, and MEA regions.
MUMBAI, India, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Box (BSE: 500463) (NSE: BBOX), a global digital infrastructure solutions provider, today announced the appointment of Sameer Batra as Chief Business Officer for the Global Systems Integration (GSI) business covering India and International Markets. This strategic appointment underscores Black Box's continued commitment to growth in India, ANZ, Asia-Pacific, Japan, and the Middle East & Africa by enabling large enterprises modernize and scale their digital infrastructure.
These regions are seeing strong growth driven by AI, cloud adoption, data center expansion, networking & collaboration technologies, rising cybersecurity needs, and Black Box is well positioned to support customers with integrated end-to-end solutions.
"International markets represent a significant growth engine for Black Box, driven by sustained infrastructure investments and strong customer demand," said Sanjeev Verma, CEO, Black Box. "Sameer's leadership will be critical in helping customers design, deploy, and manage their digital infrastructure, while accelerating partner-led innovation and business growth across the markets."
Sameer will lead Black Box's GSI international markets business, strengthening focus on priority industry verticals, and deepening customer and partner relationships. This includes helping customers redefine what it means to be infrastructure-ready, enabling them to modernize, scale, and secure their digital environments while advancing Black Box's ambition of building a $2 billion run-rate business.
Sameer brings more than three decades of experience in the global IT services industry. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President, Global Growth Office at Tech Mahindra, where he led strategic growth initiatives across multiple geographies. Prior to that, he held several senior leadership roles at IBM, driving growth and customer success across India and Asia-Pacific.
"As Enterprises across international markets increase their investments in digital infrastructure, Black Box, with its global presence and breadth of offerings is uniquely positioned to meet this demand," said Sameer Batra. "I am excited to join the outstanding Black Box team to progress the overall international business strategy and drive long-term value for our clients and stakeholders"
About Black Box Ltd.
Black Box (BSE: 500463) (NSE: BBOX) is a global leader in digital infrastructure solutions, delivering network and system integration, managed services, and technology products to Fortune 100 and top global enterprises. With a presence across the United States, Europe, India, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Latin America, Black Box serves businesses across financial services, technology, healthcare, retail, public services, and manufacturing.
Supported by a global team of around 3,500 professionals and strategic partnerships with leading technology providers, Black Box delivers end-to-end solutions in network integration, digital connectivity infrastructure, data centre buildouts, modern workplace solutions, and cybersecurity. Its Technology Products portfolio enhances business operations with cutting-edge solutions in AV, IoT, KVM, Networking, Infrastructure, and Cables.
For more information, visit www.blackbox.com
New leader to drive customer growth and revenue across India, ANZ, APJ, and MEA regions.
MUMBAI, India, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Box (BSE: 500463) (NSE: BBOX), a global digital infrastructure solutions provider, today announced the appointment of Sameer Batra as Chief Business Officer for the Global Systems Integration (GSI) business covering India and International Markets. This strategic appointment underscores Black Box's continued commitment to growth in India, ANZ, Asia-Pacific, Japan, and the Middle East & Africa by enabling large enterprises modernize and scale their digital infrastructure.
These regions are seeing strong growth driven by AI, cloud adoption, data center expansion, networking & collaboration technologies, rising cybersecurity needs, and Black Box is well positioned to support customers with integrated end-to-end solutions.
"International markets represent a significant growth engine for Black Box, driven by sustained infrastructure investments and strong customer demand," said Sanjeev Verma, CEO, Black Box. "Sameer's leadership will be critical in helping customers design, deploy, and manage their digital infrastructure, while accelerating partner-led innovation and business growth across the markets."
Sameer will lead Black Box's GSI international markets business, strengthening focus on priority industry verticals, and deepening customer and partner relationships. This includes helping customers redefine what it means to be infrastructure-ready, enabling them to modernize, scale, and secure their digital environments while advancing Black Box's ambition of building a $2 billion run-rate business.
Sameer brings more than three decades of experience in the global IT services industry. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President, Global Growth Office at Tech Mahindra, where he led strategic growth initiatives across multiple geographies. Prior to that, he held several senior leadership roles at IBM, driving growth and customer success across India and Asia-Pacific.
"As Enterprises across international markets increase their investments in digital infrastructure, Black Box, with its global presence and breadth of offerings is uniquely positioned to meet this demand," said Sameer Batra. "I am excited to join the outstanding Black Box team to progress the overall international business strategy and drive long-term value for our clients and stakeholders"
About Black Box Ltd.
Black Box (BSE: 500463) (NSE: BBOX) is a global leader in digital infrastructure solutions, delivering network and system integration, managed services, and technology products to Fortune 100 and top global enterprises. With a presence across the United States, Europe, India, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Latin America, Black Box serves businesses across financial services, technology, healthcare, retail, public services, and manufacturing.
Supported by a global team of around 3,500 professionals and strategic partnerships with leading technology providers, Black Box delivers end-to-end solutions in network integration, digital connectivity infrastructure, data centre buildouts, modern workplace solutions, and cybersecurity. Its Technology Products portfolio enhances business operations with cutting-edge solutions in AV, IoT, KVM, Networking, Infrastructure, and Cables.
For more information, visit www.blackbox.com
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Black Box Names Sameer Batra as Chief Business Officer to accelerate International Markets Growth
