We’re TD SYNNEX.
We’re TD SYNNEX.
We’re 23,000 of the IT industry’s best and brightest, who share an unwavering passion for bringing compelling technology products, services and solutions to the world. We’re an innovative partner that helps our customers maximize the value of IT investments, demonstrate business outcomes and unlock growth opportunities.
At our core, we’re a company that cares. We care about our partners, our co-workers, our investors and the world around us. And we’re committed to being a diverse, inclusive employer of choice and a good corporate citizen.
Listening to our partners and each other
We're proud to be Great Place to Work-Certified™. Together, we hold ourselves to a standard of excellence that's earned us recognition as an employer, as a business partner and in our local communities.
Purpose
We empower our global partners to achieve great outcomes with technology.
Vision
To connect the global IT ecosystem and unlock its potential for all.
Mission
We deliver compelling technology solutions to a dynamic global marketplace.
Living our values
We hold ourselves to the highest standards every day. That's the key to unlocking the potential of the IT ecosystem.
INCLUSION
Your voice matters.
With diverse backgrounds, expertise and experiences, our co-workers make us who we are. When we seek to understand one another and recognize the power of the individual, we demonstrate respect and dignity; we learn, evolve and unlock potential to achieve outstanding results for our customers and win together.
This broad perspective is integral to our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
COLLABORATION
We amplify strengths.
We meet the ever-evolving demands of our customers and the marketplace by bringing out the best in our people and our partners across every aspect of the supply chain.
When we leverage our collective expertise, listen well, support and inspire each other we do more than achieve our goals — we do great things.
INTEGRITY
Character counts.
Acting with honesty, transparency, respect and fairness builds trust. Trust fosters the entrepreneurial spirit and is a catalyst for innovation that drives outstanding results for our customers.
When we hold each other accountable to the highest standards, we create an open and honest environment that fosters creative ideas and brings value to our customers, vendors and each other.
EXCELLENCE
We win.
We deliver value to our customers and vendors through our strong work ethic and our commitment to excellence. We proactively seek opportunities and address challenges. We adapt quickly and execute confidently to maximize results for our partners and our business.
When we embrace a driven mindset, the strengths of individual ownership and collaboration come together naturally, learning embeds itself in the process and we deliver meaningful experiences everywhere.
Living our values
We hold ourselves to the highest standards every day. That's the key to unlocking the potential of the IT ecosystem.
INCLUSION
Your voice matters.
With diverse backgrounds, expertise and experiences, our co-workers make us who we are. When we seek to understand one another and recognize the power of the individual, we demonstrate respect and dignity; we learn, evolve and unlock potential to achieve outstanding results for our customers and win together.
This broad perspective is integral to our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
COLLABORATION
We amplify strengths.
We meet the ever-evolving demands of our customers and the marketplace by bringing out the best in our people and our partners across every aspect of the supply chain.
When we leverage our collective expertise, listen well, support and inspire each other we do more than achieve our goals — we do great things.
INTEGRITY
Character counts.
Acting with honesty, transparency, respect and fairness builds trust. Trust fosters the entrepreneurial spirit and is a catalyst for innovation that drives outstanding results for our customers.
When we hold each other accountable to the highest standards, we create an open and honest environment that fosters creative ideas and brings value to our customers, vendors and each other.
EXCELLENCE
We win.
We deliver value to our customers and vendors through our strong work ethic and our commitment to excellence. We proactively seek opportunities and address challenges. We adapt quickly and execute confidently to maximize results for our partners and our business.
When we embrace a driven mindset, the strengths of individual ownership and collaboration come together naturally, learning embeds itself in the process and we deliver meaningful experiences everywhere.
Connecting the world
There’s more that connects us than divides us. The technology partner ecosystem is alive with connections that inspire innovation, creative solutions and partnerships that enrich the way we live and work.
23,000
talented co-workers
100+
countries
1,500+
best-in-class technology partners
150,000+
customers around the world
The power of us is the power of YOU
Joining the power of us
Find your place among 23,500 of the best and brightest in the technology ecosystem.
The Power of Us.
The power of us is the power of you.
Find your place among 23,000 of the best and brightest in the technology ecosystem.
World class and worldwide
Americas
Argentina
Brazil
Canada
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Ecuador
Guatemala
Mexico
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Puerto Rico
United States
Uruguay
Venezuela
Europe
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Czech Republic
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Serbia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
United Kingdom
Asia Pacific
Australia
China
Hong Kong
India
Indonesia
Japan
Macau
Malaysia
New Zealand
Republic of Korea
Singapore
Taiwan
Thailand
Vietnam
Our portfolio
TD SYNNEX delivers a world-class portfolio of more than 200,000 edge-to-cloud products, solutions and services.
Edge Solutions
PCs
Mobile
Print
Consumer Electronics
AR/VR
Endpoint Security
Wearables
Advanced Solutions
Infrastructure
Hybrid Cloud
Data
Security
Networking
Software
Specialized Solutions & Services
Components
CAD
Professional AV
Hyperscale Infrastructure
Lifecycle
Implementation
Consultancy
Education
Our portfolio
TD SYNNEX delivers a world-class portfolio of more than 200,000 edge-to-cloud products, solutions and services.
Edge Solutions
PCs
Mobile
Print
Consumer Electronics
AR/VR
Endpoint Security
Wearables
Advanced Solutions
Infrastructure
Hybrid Cloud
Data
Security
Networking
Software
Specialized Solutions & Services
Components
CAD
Professional AV
Hyperscale Infrastructure
Lifecycle
Implementation
Consultancy
Education
Our approach
We empower global partners all along the journey to great outcomes. Technology is an environment of increasing complexity. We view our highest value as striving for simplicity.
TD SYNNEX has thousands of partners, products, solutions, services and ideas. Explore the four fundamental ways we empower our global partners to achieve great outcomes with technology.
LEARN
Learning to navigate the ever-changing, complex IT landscape is crucial for businesses. We help our partners gain insights into the marketplace, make visible new opportunities and learn new skills. Knowledge is powerful and drives powerful business outcomes.
LEARN
Learning to navigate the ever-changing, complex IT landscape is crucial for businesses. We help our partners gain insights into the marketplace, make visible new opportunities and learn new skills. Knowledge is powerful and drives powerful business outcomes.
SOLVE
The complexities of bringing technologies and platforms together, ensuring they are robust, secure and efficient requires deep product knowledge and solutions-focused expertise to meet the demands of businesses’ IT solutions.
SOLVE
The complexities of bringing technologies and platforms together, ensuring they are robust, secure and efficient requires deep product knowledge and solutions-focused expertise to meet the demands of businesses’ IT solutions.
DELIVER
We empower partners to drive value and help deliver technology solutions through financial services, logistics services, and transactional efficiencies.
DELIVER
We empower partners to drive value and help deliver technology solutions through financial services, logistics services, and transactional efficiencies.
EVOLVE
With the vast knowledge and expertise of TD SYNNEX's teams, partners, and programs, we help businesses differentiate themselves and help move into new, advanced areas of IT solutions.
EVOLVE
With the vast knowledge and expertise of TD SYNNEX's teams, partners, and programs, we help businesses differentiate themselves and help move into new, advanced areas of IT solutions.
Let’s achieve great outcomes
TD SYNNEX is the partner that helps unlock buisiness results for all.
Who leads us
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Rich Hume
Chief Executive Officer
Rich Hume is Chief Executive Officer of TD SYNNEX and a member of our Board. Mr. Hume served as CEO of Tech Data from 2018 to 2021. In his role, he is responsible for the strategic direction of the company and oversees all aspects of its extensive global operations. Prior to joining Tech Data, Mr. Hume was with IBM for more than 30 years, serving most recently as General Manager and COO, Global Technology Services. Mr. Hume serves on the Boards of Directors of the Allstate Corporation and CEOs Against Cancer, Florida Chapter and holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the Pennsylvania State University.
Patrick Zammit
Chief Executive Officer and Director
Patrick Zammit has served as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of TD SYNNEX and as a member of our Board since September 2024. In his CEO role, he is responsible for the strategic direction of the company and oversees all aspects of its extensive global operations. Mr. Zammit served as our Chief Operating Officer (COO) from January 2024 until he became CEO in September 2024. Previously, as COO, he coordinated the company’s business strategy to drive profitable growth across all technologies, geographies, and vendors, and to accelerate the adoption of new, high-growth technologies around the globe. Prior to that role, he served as the company’s President, Europe and APJ, since the company’s merger with Tech Data Corporation, where he had been President, Europe following Tech Data’s acquisition of Avnet Inc.’s Technology Solutions business in February 2017. Mr. Zammit was employed for more than twenty years at Avnet. He served in various management roles at Avnet, starting in 1993. During his tenure at Avnet, he served as Global President of the Avnet Technology Solutions division, serving on its executive board, and earlier as President, EMEA Electronic Marketing, and European CFO, among other roles. Before joining Avnet, he was a Senior Consultant at Arthur Andersen.
Mr. Zammit is a well-recognized leader in the technology business partner ecosystem, being named one of CRN’s top 25 Most Influential Executives for 2024 and a Channel Futures Distribution Channel Leader of the Year for 2023. He holds the French equivalent of a master’s degree in business administration from ESLSCA Business School and is fluent in English, French, and German.
Alim Dhanji
Chief Human Resource Officer
Alim Dhanji is chief human resources officer of TD SYNNEX, leading the strategic direction and operations of global human resources, including talent management, co-worker experience, DE&I, compensation and benefits, regional and corporate strategic HR business partners across the 100+ countries the company serves. In addition, he sits on a variety of company committees, including Global Ethics and Compliance, Corporate Social Responsibility, Global Crisis Management, and Investment. Prior to joining TD SYNNEX in 2024, Dhanji was Chief People Officer and EVP for the Equinox Group and previously served as President, adidas Canada. He brings more than 25 years of global leadership experience in HR, M&A, Sales and Operations across multiple industries. Dhanji holds an MBA from Royal Roads University and has completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School. His advocacy and commitment to building inclusive cultures has been recognized by Yahoo Finance and Financial Times as among the Top 10 LGBTQ+ Leaders in the World in 2021. He has also served on numerous boards and advisory councils, including committee chair roles for human resources and compensation. Dhanji also is currently an advisor to Project Healthy Minds in support of improving access to mental health services, and he serves as an Advisory Council member for the Harvard Business Review.
Sergio Farache
Chief Strategy and Technology Officer
Sergio Farache is chief strategy officer for TD SYNNEX. Sergio previously served as Tech Data executive vice president, Strategy, and NextGen (Cloud, Security, Data & IoT). In that role, he provided dedicated global leadership for the company's overall strategy, Innovation, and Tech Data's most strategic next-generation technology business. Earlier in his career at Tech Data, Sergio was the SVP, Strategy, and Global Cloud Solutions. Sergio is an entrepreneur who created, grew, and sold two companies before joining the corporate world and a Systems Engineer with over 30 years of experience in the global technology sector, with expertise in several technology fields, services, sales, marketing, and management disciplines.
Reyna Thompson
President, North America
Reyna Thompson is the President of North America at TD SYNNEX, where she leads and manages the company’s operations across North America. With 30 years of IT distribution experience, Reyna joined TD SYNNEX in 2002 as Associate Vice President of Solutions Marketing for the Technology Solutions Division and has since held a variety of executive positions in sales and vendor management.
Most recently, Reyna served as the Executive Vice President of Vendor Management for North America within TD SYNNEX’s Advanced Solutions Group. In this role, she expanded her responsibilities in 2022 to include vendor management for the public sector business, where she led the unprecedented combination of talent, resources, and capabilities within TD SYNNEX Public Sector, a specialized, fully integrated IT solutions aggregator for the U.S. public sector.
Previously, Thompson led the Advanced Solutions business unit, which focused on cloud, security, Data/AI, and Data Center solutions. Her team of highly skilled co-workers supported an impressive line card of innovative technologies and services, enabling over 12,000 channel partners and demonstrating significant year-over-year growth by leveraging a wide array of programs and practices. Under her leadership, TD SYNNEX became an industry leader through its strength in line card, specialization, service, and a robust global footprint.
Reyna has been recognized by CRN magazine as one of the “Top 100 Women of the Channel” in 2021 and 2022 and as a CRN “Channel Chief” in 2022, 2023, and 2024. She has consistently been acknowledged as a Woman of the Channel for many consecutive years. Under her guidance, TD SYNNEX’s Cybersolv, Cloudsolv, and Public Sector programs have won CRN Partner Program Listing in 2024 and CRN Power 100 in 2022. Additionally, she serves on the TD SYNNEX board for Elevate, a business resource group focused on mentoring and elevating women within the organization.
Reyna holds a B.A. from Clemson University.
Otavio Lazarini Barbosa
President, Latin America and Caribbean
A veteran channel industry leader, Otavio Lazarini Barbosa serves as Senior Vice President, TD SYNNEX LAC, responsible for the development and execution of both business strategy and P&L functions across Latin America and the Caribbean. Otavio previously acted as Executive Vice President, SYNNEX Westcon-Comstor in LAC and in Brazil. During his tenure, he significantly drove growth and solidified the company’s strong position in the region.
Prior to joining TD SYNNEX, Otavio helped position Brazilian distributor TelSist Informatica, for significant business growth. Otavio has a Bachelor of Computer Engineering, PUC-Rio University and Master, Business Administration, Purdue University
Simon Leung
Chief Business Officer
Simon Leung is the chief business officer for TD SYNNEX. In this role, Simon leads our global mergers and acquisitions team, responsible for reviewing new markets as part of our long-term growth strategy; business continuity, crisis management and enterprise risk management team for contingency planning and other risk management functions; and internal and external corporate communications team, responsible for corporate brand, thought leadership, and our environmental, social and governance (ESG) and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
Simon also oversees the worldwide real estate and corporate services team, responsible for acquiring, building, or leasing real estate, supporting workplace resource requirements, and managing corporate security, fraud prevention and detection, facilities, and health and safety, and the global non-trade procurement team, responsible for strategic procurement planning, processes, operations, and tools.
Previously, Simon served SYNNEX as senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary from 2001 to 2021. Prior to SYNNEX, Simon was an attorney at the law firm of Paul Hastings LLP and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Davis, and a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Minnesota Law School.
Jaideep Malhotra
President, TD SYNNEX, Asia Pacific & Japan
Jaideep Malhotra serves as the President of TD SYNNEX in the Asia Pacific & Japan region. In this role, he is responsible for the strategic direction and day-to-day operations for the region, which include TD SYNNEX in Japan, Tech Data in Asia Pacific, and Tec D in Malaysia.
He joined Tech Data in February 2017 as Global President, Global Computing Components (GCC) following Tech Data’s acquisition of Avnet’s Technology Solutions business. In January 2019 Jaideep was appointed President of Tech Data Asia Pacific, concurrently serving as Global President of Tech Data GCC from 2019-2021.
Jaideep has been instrumental in the expansion of Tech Data’s footprint and offerings in Asia Pacific through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions. In 2020, just after Tech Data became a portfolio company of leading Private Equity Firm Apollo Global Management, Jaideep successfully led the acquisition and integration of Innovix Distribution, creating an end-to-end value added distribution footprint and offerings for Tech Data in the region. Under his leadership, Tech Data has invested to build its capabilities in the areas of high growth technologies like Cloud, Cybersecurity and Data, to enable and empower its partners and ecosystem to thrive by unlocking new growth opportunities. A firm believer of Centers of Excellence and Digital Transformation, Jaideep is passionate about creating capabilities and systems that prepares coworkers to serve the changing needs of the IT ecosystems.
Before joining Tech Data, Jaideep spent over 18 years at Avnet, a global distributor of semiconductor components and technology solutions. Jaideep was instrumental in strategic reorganisation, turnaround, new growth, and globalisation of Avnet’s computing components business, transforming it into a specialised Business Unit delivering higher value to partners and OEM customers. Some of his other achievements include Avnet Technology Solutions’ successful entry into India through strategic acquisition of an IT Value Added Systems Integrator in 2008, the expansion of its Value-Added Distribution and Solutions business from 2008-2013, establishing Avnet Technology Solutions as a leading value-added distributor in India.
Throughout his career, Jaideep has been recognized for his leadership, growth of people, and global strategy execution, including being awarded the prestigious Avnet CEO & Chairman Awards for Excellence.
Jaideep is dedicated to building and nurturing diverse, high-caliber talent & teams and is driven to not only empower the next level of leadership but also to reward & recognize top talent through spearheading the Champions Club and President’s Award at Tech Data. A lifelong learner, Jaideep is passionate about practicing Servant Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion.
He has over 30 years’ experience in the technology distribution business and has lived and worked in India, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
Jaideep holds a bachelor’s degree in electronics engineering from Bangalore University, India and an MBA from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, Illinois and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
He currently resides in Singapore, driving Tech Data's Growth and Innovation in the Asia Pacific and Japan region.
Miriam Murphy
President, TD SYNNEX, Europe
Miriam became President Europe at TD SYNNEX – a leading distributor and solutions aggregator for the IT ecosystem – in April 2024, following a two-year tenure as CEO, Europe, at NTT Ltd, a leading systems integrator and managed services provider. Prior to this Miriam served for more than 25 years in senior leadership roles at Tech Data, now TD SYNNEX. She holds a wealth of experience in the IT ecosystem, with a track record for driving transformation, delivering to business targets, and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Dennis Polk
Board Director and Hyve Executive
Dennis Polk is a member of our Board and Hyve Solutions executive for TD SYNNEX. Mr. Polk served as the company’s Executive Chair of the Board from September 2021 to August 2023. He also served as SYNNEX’s President and Chief Executive Officer from March 2018 until September 2021 and earlier as Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance. Mr. Polk joined SYNNEX in 2002 and was appointed Director in 2012. Mr. Polk serves on the boards of directors of Concentrix Corporation and Terreno Realty Corporation. At Terreno, he is the Chair of the Compensation Committee.
Bonnie K. Smith
Chief Information Officer
Bonnie K. Smith is chief information officer (CIO) of TD SYNNEX. Bonnie is responsible for all aspects of information technology (IT) delivery, bridging into the innovative product lines the company takes to market. Bonnie previously served Tech Data as executive vice president and CIO. Prior to joining Tech Data in 2020, Bonnie served in executive IT positions at Lear Corporation, Eaton Corporation, Thermo Fisher Scientific and Abbott Laboratories as well as McKinsey & Company, Whirlpool, and DuPont. Bonnie is active in women-centered global philanthropic organizations. She holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from the University of Chicago.
David Vetter
Chief Legal Officer
David Vetter is chief legal officer of TD SYNNEX. In this role, he is responsible for all legal representation of the company’s worldwide operations. David previously served as executive vice president, chief legal officer of Tech Data Corporation. Prior to joining the company in 1993, David was employed by the law firm of Robbins, Gaynor & Bronstein, P.A. David is a member of the Florida Bar Association and holds a bachelor’s degree in English and Economics from Bucknell University and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida with High Honors.
Marshall Witt
Chief Financial Officer
Marshall Witt is chief financial officer of TD SYNNEX. Prior to joining SYNNEX in 2013, Marshall was senior vice president of Finance and controller with FedEx Freight. During his fifteen-year tenure with FedEx Corporation, Marshall held progressive financial and operational roles. Prior to FedEx Freight, he held accounting and finance leadership positions including five years with KPMG LLP as an audit manager for banking and transportation clients. Marshall holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Pacific Lutheran University, Master of Business in Accounting from Seattle University and is a Certified Public Accountant.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ann Vezina
Chair of the Board
Ann Vezina is Chair of the Board of Directors for TD SYNNEX. Ms. Vezina has served on our Board since 2017, and was named Chair in 2023. Ms. Vezina has served in a variety of leadership roles, including as Corporate Vice President, Human Resources and Corporate Vice President and Chief Operations Officer for Xerox Business Services, LLC. Previously, Ms. Vezina served as Executive Vice President and Group President, Commercial Solutions for Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. before the acquisition of ACS by Xerox Holdings Corporation in 2010 and began her career with Electronic Data Systems. In addition to TD SYNNEX, Ms. Vezina serves on the board of directors of Concentrix Corporation, where she is the Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee and a member of the Compensation Committee. Ms. Vezina graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Central Michigan University.
Ann Vezina
Chair of the Board
Ann Vezina is Chair of the Board of Directors for TD SYNNEX. Ms. Vezina has served on our Board since 2017, and was named Chair in 2023. Ms. Vezina has served in a variety of leadership roles, including as Corporate Vice President, Human Resources and Corporate Vice President and Chief Operations Officer for Xerox Business Services, LLC. Previously, Ms. Vezina served as Executive Vice President and Group President, Commercial Solutions for Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. before the acquisition of ACS by Xerox Holdings Corporation in 2010 and began her career with Electronic Data Systems. In addition to TD SYNNEX, Ms. Vezina serves on the board of directors of Concentrix Corporation, where she is the Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and a member of the Compensation Committee. Ms. Vezina graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Central Michigan University.
Patrick Zammit
Chief Executive Officer and Director
Patrick Zammit has served as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of TD SYNNEX and as a member of our Board since September 2024. In his CEO role, he is responsible for the strategic direction of the company and oversees all aspects of its extensive global operations. Mr. Zammit served as our Chief Operating Officer (COO) from January 2024 until he became CEO in September 2024. Previously, as COO, he coordinated the company’s business strategy to drive profitable growth across all technologies, geographies, and vendors, and to accelerate the adoption of new, high-growth technologies around the globe. Prior to that role, he served as the company’s President, Europe and APJ, since the company’s merger with Tech Data Corporation, where he had been President, Europe following Tech Data’s acquisition of Avnet Inc.’s Technology Solutions business in February 2017. Mr. Zammit was employed for more than twenty years at Avnet. He served in various management roles at Avnet, starting in 1993. During his tenure at Avnet, he served as Global President of the Avnet Technology Solutions division, serving on its executive board, and earlier as President, EMEA Electronic Marketing, and European CFO, among other roles. Before joining Avnet, he was a Senior Consultant at Arthur Andersen.
Mr. Zammit is a well-recognized leader in the technology business partner ecosystem, being named one of CRN’s top 25 Most Influential Executives for 2024 and a Channel Futures Distribution Channel Leader of the Year for 2023. He holds the French equivalent of a master’s degree in business administration from ESLSCA Business School and is fluent in English, French, and German.
Kathleen Crusco
Director
Kathleen Crusco is a member of our Board, having served on our Board since September 2023. Ms. Crusco is an experienced Chief Financial Officer and board member with a demonstrated history of working in the software and unified communications industries, including cloud-based enterprise software solutions, SaaS based ERP software and cybersecurity software. She was named by Women Inc. as one of 2019 Most Influential Corporate Board Directors, and currently serves on the board of platform (cloud, software, and systems) and managed services company, Calix, and several privately held software companies. She previously was Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer for Kony, Inc. and prior to that was Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Epicor Software Corporation.
Ting Herh
Director
Ting Herh is a member of our Board, having served on our Board since March 2024. Mr. Herh has been the founder and Chair of Davicom Semiconductor, Inc. since 1996. Before Davicom, Mr. Herh held the position of Senior Director at Compaq. Prior to Compaq, he was a Head of Engineering in various positions in Dial-up Division at Racal-Vadic, Racal-Milgo/Racal-Datacom. In addition to TD SYNNEX, Mr. Herh serves on the boards of directors of United Integrated Services Co. (UIS), MiTAC Holdings Corp., and Davicom, where he currently serves as its Board Chair. Mr. Herh received his BS from National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan, an MS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley, and a DBA degree from Victoria University, Switzerland.
Rich Hume
Director
Rich Hume is a member of our Board, having served on our Board since September 2021. He served as our President and Chief Executive Officer from September 2021 until his retirement in September 2024. In addition, he serves on the boards of directors of the Allstate Corporation, CEOs Against Cancer, Florida Chapter and the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PANCAN).
Mr. Hume served as CEO of Tech Data Corporation from 2018 until the merger with the company in 2021. He joined Tech Data in March 2016 as Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this role, he led the strategic direction and go-to-market execution of the company’s regional operations in the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific. Mr. Hume played a key role in Tech Data’s transformational acquisition of Avnet’s Technology Solutions business, overseeing its completion and integration while developing a new global strategy for the combined company.
Prior to joining Tech Data, Mr. Hume was with IBM for more than 30 years, serving most recently as General Manager and COO, Global Technology Services. Within this role, he was responsible for the operations of IBM’s $32 billion infrastructure and outsourcing services business. Prior to this role, Mr. Hume served as general manager, Europe, successfully leading IBM’s $27 billion, multi-brand European organization. He also served as general manager, Global Business Partners for more than three years, directing the growth and channel development initiatives for IBM’s Business Partner Channel. Over the course of his IBM career, he also led the company’s System X Servers, Global Inside Sales and North American PC businesses, and served as COO for the Global Consulting business.
In total, Mr. Hume has spent 40 years within the technology channel. He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Pennsylvania State University.
Hau Lee
Director
Hau Lee is a member of our Board, having served on our Board since 2012. Mr. Lee is the Thoma Professor of Operations, Information and Technology at the Graduate School of Business at Stanford University and the Co-Director of the Stanford Value Chain Innovation Initiative. Mr. Lee was elected to the National Academy of Engineering of the U.S.; Fellow of Manufacturing and Service Operations Management; Production and Operations Management Society; and INFORMS. Mr. Lee is a co-founder of DemandTec, Inc. In addition to TD SYNNEX, Mr. Lee serves on the board of directors of Silvaco Group, Inc. and Lion Rock Group Limited. Mr. Lee received his Bachelor of Social Science degree in Economics and Statistics from the University of Hong Kong, his Master of Science degree in Operational Research from the London School of Economics, and his Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Operations Research from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Nayaki Nayyar
Director
Nayaki Nayyar is a member of our Board, having served on our Board since September 2021. Ms. Nayyar previously served as a board member and the Chief Executive Officer of Securonix, Inc. Prior to Securonix, Ms. Nayyar was President and Chief Product Officer at Ivanti, Inc. Prior to Ivanti, Ms. Nayyar served as President of Digital Service and Operations Management at BMC Software, Inc., and in key roles including General Manager and Global Head of the IoT division at SAP SE. Ms. Nayyar also served as Vice President and Chief Technical Officer, Enterprise Architecture and Application Services, at Valero Energy Corporation, an international petroleum company. In addition to TD SYNNEX, Ms. Nayyar serves on the board of directors for Corteva, Inc. She received a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from Osmania University, a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Houston and is a graduate of the Stanford Executive Program.
Dennis Polk
Director and Hyve Executive
Dennis Polk is a member of our Board and Hyve Solutions executive for TD SYNNEX. Mr. Polk served as Executive Chair of the Board from September 2021 through August 2023, as our President and Chief Executive Officer from March 2018 until September 2021 and earlier as Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance. Mr. Polk joined the company in 2002 and was appointed Director in 2012. Mr. Polk serves on the boards of directors of Concentrix Corporation and Terreno Realty Corporation. At Terreno, he is the Chair of the Compensation Committee.
Claude Pumilia
Director
Claude Pumilia is a member of our Board, having served on our Board since September 2023. Mr. Pumilia brings extensive experience leading software and data services companies. He is currently CEO of Accuris, an engineering-focused technology company that delivers AI-powered data and workflow solutions to end users at engineering intensive companies. Previously, Pumilia served as CEO of DAT Freight and Analytics. He has held executive roles across the technology industry, including leadership positions at Roper Technologies, CA Technologies, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company and Compaq Computer Corporation. He also serves on the board for Allium Holdco, LLC, which is the holding company for Accuris.
Merline Saintil
Director
Merline Saintil joined the TD SYNNEX Board in 2021 and has over 20 years of experience as a technology and business executive, serving in a variety of leadership roles at Fortune 500 and private companies, including Intuit, Yahoo!, PayPal, Adobe, Joyent and Sun Microsystems. In addition to TD SYNNEX, Ms. Saintil serves on the boards of Rocket Lab USA, Inc., GitLab, Inc., Symbotic, Inc., and Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc. Ms. Saintil is Lead Independent Director and Chair of the Compensation Committee at Rocket Lab USA, Inc., and is the Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committees of Symbotic, Inc. and Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc. Ms. Saintil previously served on the boards of directors of Banner Corporation, Alkami Technology, Inc. and Lightspeed Commerce Inc. Ms. Saintil holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Florida A&M University and a Master of Science degree in Software Engineering Management from Carnegie Mellon University, in addition to completing Stanford Directors’ College and Harvard Business School’s executive education program.
What we’re proud of
TD SYNNEX is recognized globally for holding our business to a standard of excellence. From accolades for global distribution capabilities to recognition for next generation, high growth technology expertise, we’re proud to be acknowledged by partners and technology innovators across the IT ecosystem.
What we’re proud of
TD SYNNEX is recognized globally for holding our business to a standard of excellence. From accolades for global distribution capabilities to recognition for next generation, high growth technology expertise, we’re proud to be acknowledged by partners and technology innovators across the IT ecosystem.
What we're committed to
Achieving great outcomes with technology is as important to us as our responsibilities to have a positive impact on the world. Our vision for a vibrant, interconnected world where anyone can do great things is the foundation for our commitments as a good corporate citizen.
Discover more about TD SYNNEX's goals for a sustainable and inclusive future, our partners on this journey and the framework for our Global Corporate Citizenship program.
What we're committed to
Achieving great outcomes with technology is as important to us as our responsibilities to have a positive impact on the world. Our vision for a vibrant, interconnected world where anyone can do great things is the foundation for our commitments as a good corporate citizen.
Discover more about TD SYNNEX's goals for a sustainable and inclusive future, our partners on this journey and the framework for our Global Corporate Citizenship program.
Where to learn more
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