Former Microsoft, IBM and Compaq Executive to Head APJ Expansion for GTDC
2024年5月15日 - 10:00AM
JCN Newswire
The Global Technology Distribution Council (GTDC) has appointed
Ananth Lazarus to spearhead member development and operations in
the Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) theater. Spurred by rising demand
for industry support and resources in the region - along with
encouragement from global OEMs, ISVs and distributors - the
association is increasing its activities in the area in the coming
months.
Ananth Lazarus will be responsible for executing the GTDC's APJ
expansion plan, which includes member recruitment, community
development and engagement, and resource evaluation.
"With more than 30 years of experience guiding the regional
strategies and activities of the world's largest technology
companies, Ananth Lazarus brings the leadership qualities we need
to this position," said Frank Vitagliano, CEO of the GTDC. "APJ
representation in our distribution community is critical. Ananth
understands the unique needs of those complex organizations - as
well as the ISVs and OEMs - and will help us strengthen the GTDC's
global reach, programs and resources across the region."
The former Microsoft, IBM and Compaq executive has worked
extensively in end-to-end management, sales, marketing, P&L,
and Asia Pacific market development. Ananth Lazarus spearheaded the
APAC Ecosystem Cloud transformation for Microsoft and served as
Managing Director of the company's Malaysian subsidiary. He has
helped many IT organizations make similar advances and supported
enterprise, commercial, SMB and start-up activities in each
market.
"I have had the opportunity to assist a number of burgeoning tech
companies in breaking new ground in this region and achieving
scalable and sustainable growth," said Ananth Lazarus. "I look
forward to helping Frank and the GTDC team forge stronger
relationships here and continue creating resources and programs
designed to support the goals of the APJ IT community."
Learn more about the GTDC and its global activities at
www.gtdc.org.
About the GTDC
The Global Technology Distribution Council is the industry
consortium representing the world's leading tech distributors. GTDC
members drive an estimated $160 billion in annual worldwide sales
of products, services and solutions through diverse business
channels. GTDC conferences support the development and expansion of
strategic supply-chain partnerships that continually address the
fast-changing marketplace needs of vendors, end customers and
distributors. GTDC members include AB S.A., Arrow Electronics, CMS
Distribution, Computer Gross Italia, D&H Distributing, ELKO,
Esprinet, Exclusive Networks, Exertis, Infinigate, Ingram Micro,
Intcomex, Logicom, Mindware, Siewert & Kau, SiS Technologies,
Tarsus, TD SYNNEX, TIM AG and Westcon-Comstor.
Media Contact
Taylor Gaines (CommCentric Solutions for GTDC)
813-727-6871
tgaines@commcentric.com
SOURCE: Global Technology Distribution Council
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