Tech Data Canada

Long-time Tech Data Canada VP Greg Myers takes Lenovo Canada channel chief role

June 26, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off

Myers’ retirement from Tech Data last month turns out to be an extended vacation, as the veteran distributor moves into Stefan Bockhop’s old position at Lenovo Canada.

Ed Galasso, general manager of Tech Data Canada

New Tech Data Canada leadership pledges expanded opportunities, high service commitment

June 23, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off

Ed Galasso is promoted to GM of the company in Canada, and leadership of the commercial and retail business, while Brian Aebig, who came to Tech Data with Avnet, will run the enterprise business. Rick Reid is now executive advisor to Joe Quaglia on the integration.

Tech Data Canada using this year’s Business Builder Tour to introduce former Avnet team

April 19, 2017 Robert Dutt Comments Off

Tech Data Canada sees this year’s trade shows as chances to introduce Avnet VARs to Tech Data, and Tech Data VARs to the Enterprise Solutions business.

Tech Data closes Avnet Technology Solutions acquisition

February 28, 2017 Robert Dutt Comments Off

Tech Data closes its distribution mega-merger with Avnet Technology Solutions, but many major decisions on Canadian structure and leadership remain.

Sukh Randhawa, vice president of business operations for Tech Data Canada

Tech Data Canada upgrades ISO certification

February 27, 2017 Robert Dutt Comments Off

Canada is the first market for Tech Data to upgrade its certification, which can spell benefits for solution providers selling to government and enterprise.

Brian Aebig, general manager of Canada for Avnet Technology Solutions

New Year’s Podcast Series: Brian Aebig of Avnet Canada

February 6, 2017 Robert Dutt Comments Off

Avnet Canada head Brian Aebig weighs in on the pending Tech Data merger, how the distributor fared in the 2016 market, and where he sees 2017 heading.

New Year’s Podcast Series: Rick Reid of Tech Data Canada

January 3, 2017 Robert Dutt Comments Off

Rick Reid of Tech Data Canada kicks off this year’s New Year’s Podcast Series, recounting a year that was headlined by his company’s buy of a fellow distie.

Leader of Tech Data integration effort with Avnet provides update

December 15, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off

The structure of the new company is in the process of being set, and the acquisition remains on track to close in the first half of 2017.

Tech Data Canada looks to build on Dell EMC 2016 Canadian Distributor Partner award

October 24, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off

Tech Data Canada President Rick Reid talks about what they have been doing with Dell and where they will be going in the future as the new Dell EMC overhauls its distribution strategy.