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Press Release

HIMA appoints new Vice President for Middle East region

UAE, Dubai - 15 December 2025: HIMA Group has appointed Dr. Jean-François Trottier as the
Vice President for the Middle East region, effective on December 1, 2025. The appointment

highlights the Group’s strategic focus on strengthening its presence in the Middle East region,
which plays a key role in its sustainable, long-term development, as well as expanding its

footprint beyond regional borders to Indian and African markets.

Under Dr. Trottier’s leadership, the Group seeks to further reinforce its market presence in the
Middle East, India and Africa, expand customer partnerships, and contribute to the region’s

ongoing transformation by providing cutting-edge functional safety and OT security solutions.
The Middle East region remains one of HIMA’s most dynamic growth markets, powered by

major sectors including oil and gas, energy transition, petrochemicals and critical

infrastructure.

Dr. Trottier brings over 30 years of extensive experience in driving business excellence,

innovation, and global project delivery, shaped by a strong technical foundation and
entrepreneurial spirit. With his extensive leadership background across the Gulf region,

including senior roles within a German family-owned enterprise, Dr Trottier is well positioned

to lead the next phase of HIMA’s strategic expansion and reinforce its position as the region’s
premier safety and security partner.

Dr. Trottier said: “HIMA has garnered an unmatchable reputation as an independent and
reliable provider of industrial safety automation. With decades of experience in protecting

critical infrastructure, supporting the region’s largest oil and gas producers and petrochemical

facilities and expanding its rail projects, the Group remains committed to operational security
and excellence. I am honored to join HIMA and look forward to working closely with our

partners and teams to steer the company towards sustainable growth.”

Jörg de la Motte, CEO of HIMA Group, said: “We are delighted to welcome Dr. Jean-François

Trottier to this key leadership role. The Middle East region is a pivotal market for HIMA,