Tech Data Europe appoints SVO, Operations

Tech Data Europe has appointed Johan Vandenbussche to the new position of senior vice president, Operations. In this role, Vandenbussche will lead the Operations unit in Tech Data Europe, including overall responsibility for HR, Logistics, IT coordination and the company’s internal consulting team, which focuses on the standardization and enhancement of working practices across its country operations. He will join the company’s European Executive Board.

“I am delighted that Johan will join us in this key role,” said Cano. “With his proven ability, experience and deep knowledge of the distribution business, I am confident that he will make a major contribution as we continue to execute on our priorities of effective country execution, enhanced productivity and providing the best customer experience in the industry, all with integrity.”

For the last 15 years Vandenbussche served as a senior international executive with technology distributor Ingram Micro, variously holding responsibility as vice president for regional operations, M&A in Europe and the company’s pan-European business unit.

“I’m very happy to join Europe’s leading technology distributor,” said Vandenbussche. “I am impressed by Tech Data’s Collection of Specialists strategy, which has enabled the creation of a unique ‘one-stop-shop’ model for the company’s extensive product portfolio, while ensuring that customers are supported by highly knowledgeable specialists. Furthermore, Tech Data’s single integrated IT platform and its best-in-class logistics infrastructure enable the company to provide both its vendor partners and customers with consistent, high-quality execution. I am looking forward to working with the most talented leadership team and workforce in the industry.”