BRISTOL, England, December 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

Global business-to-business events company GDS International has appointed Salvatore Papa as its sales director to lead new Miami office expansion into North- and Latin American markets.

Oliver Smart, CEO of global business-to-business events company GDS International (http://www.gdsinternational.com), formerly announced Salvatore Papa as sales director of GDS America's (http://www.gdsinternationalus.com) new office in Miami.

The office begins trading on Monday 9th January.

"After three years as one of our best sales managers, Salvatore fully deserves this opportunity," says Oliver. "He has a proven track record of building teams and delivering strong projects and will be crucial to the success of the Miami office. I know he will shine in this role."

"I couldn't be more excited," says Salvatore. "The office looks superb, the location is right, my team is set, and we are ready to get started.

"I am looking to build a strong office that will serve as a successful, sustainable platform for GDS to expand its presence in North- and Latin America."

Located on Michigan Avenue, two blocks from Miami Beach, GDS International's new Miami office offers employees the ideal work / life balance - it also offers huge recruitment potential, new sales opportunities and is an excellent prospect for market expansion and growth through 2012.

Jon Walder, GDS' recruitment director for the Americas, says: "Miami is a melting pot of fantastic talent, diversity, ambition and ability, combined with a great sense of professionalism, spirit and gusto. We are recruiting now. Interested parties should email me directly at jonwalder@gdsinternational.com for further information on our generous packages, world-class training and proven product range."

"Sal's success is in his own hands," says Oliver Smart. "But he has the support of the whole company behind him in every way. We know that 2012 will be a great year for him, for all our staff in Miami, and for GDS International."

iStrategy is a product of GDS International - one of the most innovative events and media companies worldwide and a globally renowned producer of business-to-business summits, conferences, online information and advisory group gatherings.

Founded in 1993, GDS International specializes in meeting the B2B marketing needs of our clients. Having a strong presence in mature industrial sectors but a finger on the pulse of emerging markets - as well as up-and-coming B2B business verticals - means we are perfectly placed to capitalize on the exciting developments brought about by the advent of a globalized economy.

Our value proposition is simple: we deliver tangible business results from world-class events. http://www.gdsinternational.com

Contact:  Rachel Sandeman (rachel.sandeman@gdsinternational.com) +441179261450

SOURCE GDS International