TDAzlan appoints UK MD

TDAzlan-SDG, the enterprise division of Tech Data, has appointed Gareth Hansford as UK Managing Director, to lead the company during its next phase of development.

Thursday, 15th August 2013 Posted 11 years ago in by Phil Alsop

Hansford brings more than 30 years of experience in the IT industry to the role. He most recently led the software channels business for IBM across Europe, prior to which he led distribution for IBM across the European region. He has also spent a number of years as Managing Director of Lenovo’s UK and Ireland operations and as head of IBM’s software business.

Peter Hubbard, Managing Director of Computer 2000, UK and Ireland , stated: “In joining the UK's leadership team, Gareth adds great enterprise expertise. In all of his previous roles, Gareth has worked closely with channel partners on the development of new business and profit opportunities, and he will be a key player in driving our future.”

Gareth Hansford said: “With the tremendous array of skills and resources at its disposal, Azlan-SDG has the ability to develop new opportunities and potential for both its customers and for its vendor partners. We’ll be looking to develop even closer and more productive partnerships as we enter this new and exciting phase in the development of the Azlan-SDG business.”