INGRAM MICRO PROMOTES JOHN WINKELHAUS TO PRESIDENT, INGRAM MICRO EUROPE

SANTA ANA, Calif., June 10, 1996
Ingram Micro Inc. announced the promotion of John Winkelhaus to president, Ingram Micro Europe. In his new position, Winkelhaus will be responsible for overseeing the company's operations in 11 European countries. Ingram Micro has grown significantly since entering Europe in October, 1989, and now holds either the number one or two market position in the majority of its international markets.

"John has led our strong European management team in building Ingram Micro Europe into one of the fastest growing and largest wholesalers in Europe," said Jeff Rodek, president and chief operating officer. "Through his guidance, Ingram Micro's operations have grown significantly, and more importantly, the base has been built for greater market penetration in the future."

Prior to his promotion, Winkelhaus served as senior vice president, Europe, a position he has held since 1992. During his tenure, Ingram Micro Europe has experienced a 94 percent compounded growth rate, exceeding over $1.84 billion in European sales in 1995. He has also lead the company through nine acquisitions.

Additionally, Winkelhaus was recently voted "European Executive of the Year" at IBM's EuroChannels 1995 conference in Paris. This award recognizes one individual for extraordinary efforts in setting strategic precedent and breaking new ground in the European and global reseller channel.

Winkelhaus joined Micro D (Ingram Micro's predecessor) in 1983 and has held a number of senior management and senior sales management positions with the company, including Senior Vice President Europe; Senior Vice President of Sales; Vice President of Sales Services, and several other management posts.

Winkelhaus received a bachelor's of science degree in chemistry from the University of Michigan. He operates out of the company's offices in Brussels, Belgium.

Ingram Micro, Inc., headquartered in Santa Ana, Calif., is the world's largest wholesale distributor of microcomputer products with 1995 sales of $8.617 billion. The company's inventory includes 38,000 products from more than 1,100 of the world's leading hardware and software companies. Affiliates in Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, The Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom sell to 108,000 resellers in 119 countries. Servicing additional worldwide locations through export offices in Santa Ana, Miami, and Brussels, the company's international division fulfills orders from exporters and foreign customers in Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. Ingram Micro is the leading provider of advanced value-added services, including technical support, technical education, field services, configuration and fulfillment.

Contact:

Kirsten Frosh
Ingram Micro, Inc.
714-566-1000 ext. 22727