Fortis Riders, a global provider of secure chauffeur services, has expanded into the Middle East, with operations executive Robert Schmidt now overseeing the region. Based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and fluent in both English and Arabic, Schmidt is an American who has been based in the Middle East for more than a decade.

Company CEO Nathan Foy told AIN, “We are excited to have Robert join the Fortis Riders team. Our clients demand local knowledge, the world’s best chauffeurs, and secure services. Robert brings the tools to ensure our services can expand in a way that meets our standards in the region.”

Fortis Riders says it picks up more private jet owners than any other global chauffeur service. With operations centers in South Carolina and Hong Kong, the company uses its patented secure communication system to connect all parties in real time.

Fortis Riders was named in Inc Magazine’s list of America’s fastest-growing companies for eight straight years, said Foy.