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Paul Bay
Chief Executive Officer
Paul Bay, a nearly three-decade veteran of the information technology industry, serves as CEO for Ingram Micro. Prior to being named CEO in January 2022, Bay was executive vice president and president of Global Technology Solutions with responsibility for the company’s worldwide Technology Solutions business, encompassing operations in more than 50 countries and annual revenues exceeding $40 billion.
Previously, Bay served as executive vice president and group president of the Americas, with responsibilities for the overall performance of the company’s operations in U.S., Canada and South America. Before that, he was executive vice president and chief executive, Ingram Micro U.S. and Miami Export, where he presided over the company’s U.S. and Miami Export operations. Previously, he held the role of executive vice president and president, Ingram Micro North America where he was responsible for all partner-facing activities within the company’s core U.S. and Canadian operations, including sales, marketing, technical support and vendor management.
Bay joined Ingram Micro in sales in 1995 and quickly progressed through roles of increasing responsibility. In 2006, he left his position as senior vice president of vendor management at Ingram Micro to take the role of chief executive officer of Punch! Software, based in Kansas City, Mo.
Bay returned to Ingram Micro in June 2010 and was the chief architect behind the development of a divisional business unit structure in North America, which led to significantly greater efficiency and productivity and resulted in increased and sustainable revenue growth and profitability for the region.
Before joining Ingram Micro in 1995, Bay held sales positions with firms in Southern California, including Triad Computer Systems Corp.
Bay holds a bachelor’s degree in speech communication from California State University, Northridge. He resides in Orange County, Calif. with his family and is an avid runner and fisherman.
Previously, Bay served as executive vice president and group president of the Americas, with responsibilities for the overall performance of the company’s operations in U.S., Canada and South America. Before that, he was executive vice president and chief executive, Ingram Micro U.S. and Miami Export, where he presided over the company’s U.S. and Miami Export operations. Previously, he held the role of executive vice president and president, Ingram Micro North America where he was responsible for all partner-facing activities within the company’s core U.S. and Canadian operations, including sales, marketing, technical support and vendor management.
Bay joined Ingram Micro in sales in 1995 and quickly progressed through roles of increasing responsibility. In 2006, he left his position as senior vice president of vendor management at Ingram Micro to take the role of chief executive officer of Punch! Software, based in Kansas City, Mo.
Bay returned to Ingram Micro in June 2010 and was the chief architect behind the development of a divisional business unit structure in North America, which led to significantly greater efficiency and productivity and resulted in increased and sustainable revenue growth and profitability for the region.
Before joining Ingram Micro in 1995, Bay held sales positions with firms in Southern California, including Triad Computer Systems Corp.
Bay holds a bachelor’s degree in speech communication from California State University, Northridge. He resides in Orange County, Calif. with his family and is an avid runner and fisherman.
Mike Zilis
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Michael Zilis serves as executive vice president and chief financial officer of Ingram Micro. He is responsible for the company’s global finance organization, including financial planning and analysis, mergers and acquisitions, treasury and risk management, financial operations, accounting and reporting, investor relations, and internal audit, tax and global business processes.
Prior to his current role, Zilis served from August 2016 to December 2019 as executive vice president and group president of Asia Pacific, with responsibility for the company’s overall operations in the Asia Pacific market. Before that, he oversaw the strategy and execution of Ingram Micro’s operations across the Latin American, Eastern European, ASEAN and Hong Kong markets. Zilis also previously led the company’s Latin American Technology Solutions business as executive vice president and president - Latin America in 2015, where he presided over all aspects of the company’s core distribution business for the region. Before this, Zilis was executive vice president of Asia Pacific, where he was accountable for the region's operations while also heading special projects, including the company's recovery program in Australia and assisting with the integration of the company's Middle East acquisition of Aptec.
Zilis joined Ingram Micro in 2006 as senior vice president and corporate controller, heading the company’s financial planning and analysis, external and internal financial reporting, long-term strategic planning, financial due diligence, and merger and acquisition work. Prior to Ingram Micro, Zilis was vice president and corporate controller for Avnet, Inc., where he was instrumental in leading the company’s cost-saving initiatives and efforts to streamline and add efficiency to ongoing processes.
Zilis began his career with 10 years in the commercial audit practice of Arthur Andersen LLP. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (inactive) and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Accounting from Boston College. Zilis is a member of the Board of Directors at Veritone, Inc. and resides in Orange County with his wife.
Prior to his current role, Zilis served from August 2016 to December 2019 as executive vice president and group president of Asia Pacific, with responsibility for the company’s overall operations in the Asia Pacific market. Before that, he oversaw the strategy and execution of Ingram Micro’s operations across the Latin American, Eastern European, ASEAN and Hong Kong markets. Zilis also previously led the company’s Latin American Technology Solutions business as executive vice president and president - Latin America in 2015, where he presided over all aspects of the company’s core distribution business for the region. Before this, Zilis was executive vice president of Asia Pacific, where he was accountable for the region's operations while also heading special projects, including the company's recovery program in Australia and assisting with the integration of the company's Middle East acquisition of Aptec.
Zilis joined Ingram Micro in 2006 as senior vice president and corporate controller, heading the company’s financial planning and analysis, external and internal financial reporting, long-term strategic planning, financial due diligence, and merger and acquisition work. Prior to Ingram Micro, Zilis was vice president and corporate controller for Avnet, Inc., where he was instrumental in leading the company’s cost-saving initiatives and efforts to streamline and add efficiency to ongoing processes.
Zilis began his career with 10 years in the commercial audit practice of Arthur Andersen LLP. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (inactive) and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Accounting from Boston College. Zilis is a member of the Board of Directors at Veritone, Inc. and resides in Orange County with his wife.
Scott D. Sherman
Executive Vice President, Human Resources
Scott Sherman is executive vice president of Human Resources for Ingram Micro, with responsibilities including the identification, development and implementation of the company's human resources strategies in support of the organization's global objectives. Sherman oversees all aspects of human resources worldwide, including organization development and talent management, compensation and benefits, payroll, and learning and development, as well as the Human Resources Information Systems and the Corporate Communications teams. He joined Ingram Micro in May 2015.
Sherman is a global human resources and business leader with deep compensation, benefits and HR Operations leadership experience. He has a successful track record of leading complex business initiatives, driving functional and operational excellence, and building strong collaborative relationships.
Prior to joining Ingram Micro, Sherman served as executive vice president of Human Resources and a member of the Executive Committee at Allergan from September 2010 to March 2015. While in that role, he oversaw the global rewards programs, succession and talent development and planning, and significantly supported the organization’s global expansion.
Before Allergan, Sherman worked at Medtronic, which he joined as Human Resources Manager, U.S. Cardiovascular Sales and Marketing in 1995. During his 15-year tenure, he held positions of increasing scope and responsibility, the last as vice president of Global Total Rewards and HR Operations, Corporate Staff.
Earlier in his career, Sherman worked for Exxon Company U.S.A., Fuel Products Marketing in various HR roles and as a territory manager.
He holds a Master of Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations, and a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs with concentrations in International Economics and Labor Studies from the George Washington University School of Public and International Affairs. Sherman was recognized with the 2014 National Human Resources Association Executive of the Year award in Orange County, Calif.
Sherman is a global human resources and business leader with deep compensation, benefits and HR Operations leadership experience. He has a successful track record of leading complex business initiatives, driving functional and operational excellence, and building strong collaborative relationships.
Prior to joining Ingram Micro, Sherman served as executive vice president of Human Resources and a member of the Executive Committee at Allergan from September 2010 to March 2015. While in that role, he oversaw the global rewards programs, succession and talent development and planning, and significantly supported the organization’s global expansion.
Before Allergan, Sherman worked at Medtronic, which he joined as Human Resources Manager, U.S. Cardiovascular Sales and Marketing in 1995. During his 15-year tenure, he held positions of increasing scope and responsibility, the last as vice president of Global Total Rewards and HR Operations, Corporate Staff.
Earlier in his career, Sherman worked for Exxon Company U.S.A., Fuel Products Marketing in various HR roles and as a territory manager.
He holds a Master of Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations, and a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs with concentrations in International Economics and Labor Studies from the George Washington University School of Public and International Affairs. Sherman was recognized with the 2014 National Human Resources Association Executive of the Year award in Orange County, Calif.
Augusto P. Aragone
Executive Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel
Augusto Aragone serves as executive vice president, secretary and general counsel for Ingram Micro. In this role, Aragone oversees all aspects of Ingram Micro’s worldwide legal department, including managing Ingram Micro’s team of legal professionals, preventing and resolving disputes, promoting Ingram Micro’s contractual rights and safeguarding Ingram Micro’s assets.
Aragone is a multicultural business attorney with more than 20 years of experience in international corporate law practice as an in-house counsel with multinational companies.
He joined Ingram Micro in 2008 as regional counsel for Latin America and has successfully worked through a variety of increasingly complex legal leadership roles with the company, especially in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, and finance transactions. He rose to the level of vice president and associate general counsel prior to earning the promotion to his current position in December 2016.
Before joining Ingram Micro, Aragone worked as legal director for Latin America in the law department of DHL in Plantation, Fla. A native of Uruguay, Aragone worked in several business roles in the international logistics industry in Latin America prior to embarking on his legal career.
Aragone holds a Juris Doctor degree from Universidad de la Republica (UDELAR – Uruguay), a master’s degree from Bologna University in Italy and a Master of Laws degree from the University of Miami. He is admitted to the New York bar.
Aragone is a multicultural business attorney with more than 20 years of experience in international corporate law practice as an in-house counsel with multinational companies.
He joined Ingram Micro in 2008 as regional counsel for Latin America and has successfully worked through a variety of increasingly complex legal leadership roles with the company, especially in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, and finance transactions. He rose to the level of vice president and associate general counsel prior to earning the promotion to his current position in December 2016.
Before joining Ingram Micro, Aragone worked as legal director for Latin America in the law department of DHL in Plantation, Fla. A native of Uruguay, Aragone worked in several business roles in the international logistics industry in Latin America prior to embarking on his legal career.
Aragone holds a Juris Doctor degree from Universidad de la Republica (UDELAR – Uruguay), a master’s degree from Bologna University in Italy and a Master of Laws degree from the University of Miami. He is admitted to the New York bar.
Jennifer Anaya
Senior Vice President, Global Marketing
Jennifer Anaya is senior vice president, Global Marketing at Ingram Micro. Serving as the industry leader’s Chief Marketing Officer, she is responsible for leading the strategy and direction of the company’s brand, as well as driving growth through enhanced customer experience and digital marketing functions. Jennifer leads a large global in-house agency, Agency Ingram Micro (AIM), which specializes in channel marketing. She also oversees Ingram Micro’s global partner community, Trust X Alliance.
With 21 years at Ingram Micro and more than two decades of technology industry experience, Jennifer is a proven and innovative IT channel leader and change agent. In 2023, she led the development and launch of the company’s first digital marketing engine, which powers a personalized customer experience and enriched marketing services inside the company’s digital experience distribution platform, Ingram Micro Xvantage™.
Tapping into her entrepreneurial spirit, Jennifer established the IT channel’s first dedicated, full-service marketing agency in 2006, which consistently earns industry praise and was recognized as the global ACE In-House Agency of the Year by ANA Business Marketing two years in a row. She has also led the transformation, geographic expansion, and now digitization of the longest standing IT partner community into a high-growth cohort of trusted experts spanning six countries. In 2024, Jennifer received CRN’s Women of the Year Lifetime Achievement award.
Jennifer serves on the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of a non-profit, Girls Inc. of Orange County. She is a mom to two teenage girls and enjoys skiing, cooking, and entertaining in her free time.
With 21 years at Ingram Micro and more than two decades of technology industry experience, Jennifer is a proven and innovative IT channel leader and change agent. In 2023, she led the development and launch of the company’s first digital marketing engine, which powers a personalized customer experience and enriched marketing services inside the company’s digital experience distribution platform, Ingram Micro Xvantage™.
Tapping into her entrepreneurial spirit, Jennifer established the IT channel’s first dedicated, full-service marketing agency in 2006, which consistently earns industry praise and was recognized as the global ACE In-House Agency of the Year by ANA Business Marketing two years in a row. She has also led the transformation, geographic expansion, and now digitization of the longest standing IT partner community into a high-growth cohort of trusted experts spanning six countries. In 2024, Jennifer received CRN’s Women of the Year Lifetime Achievement award.
Jennifer serves on the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of a non-profit, Girls Inc. of Orange County. She is a mom to two teenage girls and enjoys skiing, cooking, and entertaining in her free time.
Bill Brandel
Executive Vice President and President, North America
Bill Brandel is Executive Vice President and President for Ingram Micro’s North American business. In this role, he is responsible for the company’s U.S. and Canadian strategy, operations, and business execution.
With over 20 years of experience in the IT channel industry, Brandel joined Ingram Micro in 1997 as a sales representative. His experience includes serving as Senior Vice President for Go To Market for the U.S. Channel, where he focused on evolving Ingram Micro Xvantage and overseeing U.S. Sales, Vendor Management, and Marketing functions.
Additionally, Brandel was the Country Chief Executive & SVP for Ingram Micro Canada, where he spearheaded strategic investments to modernize facilities, increase resources to support Canadian partners and sharpen the sales team's focus by equipping them with advanced solution-selling knowledge.
Earlier in his career, Brandel was Vice President of the Advanced Computing Division at Ingram Micro U.S., where he led the Enterprise Software, Storage, and Infrastructure Business Unit. He played a key role in developing and executing growth strategies, driving innovation, and delivering distinctive value to customers.
With over 20 years of experience in the IT channel industry, Brandel joined Ingram Micro in 1997 as a sales representative. His experience includes serving as Senior Vice President for Go To Market for the U.S. Channel, where he focused on evolving Ingram Micro Xvantage and overseeing U.S. Sales, Vendor Management, and Marketing functions.
Additionally, Brandel was the Country Chief Executive & SVP for Ingram Micro Canada, where he spearheaded strategic investments to modernize facilities, increase resources to support Canadian partners and sharpen the sales team's focus by equipping them with advanced solution-selling knowledge.
Earlier in his career, Brandel was Vice President of the Advanced Computing Division at Ingram Micro U.S., where he led the Enterprise Software, Storage, and Infrastructure Business Unit. He played a key role in developing and executing growth strategies, driving innovation, and delivering distinctive value to customers.
Luis Férez
Senior Vice President and President, Latin America
Luis Férez serves as senior vice president and president, Latin America for Ingram Micro Inc. In this role, Férez is responsible for driving strategy and execution of the company’s operations in the Latin American region.
Prior to his promotion in January 2022, Férez served as Ingram Micro’s vice president and chief country executive for Mexico, Peru and Colombia where he helped lead the countries through periods of strong growth, while capitalizing on market demand for new services and solutions in cloud, IoT and security, among others. He is a dynamic leader who has taken an innovative approach to building high-value Advanced, Cloud and Consumer Solutions, as well as Lifecycle, Managed and Professional Services for partners and customers.
Férez joined Ingram Micro Mexico in 1997 as a logistics manager and worked his way through a variety of leadership roles in operations, sales, and marketing. He left Ingram Micro in 2009 before returning in 2013 as general manager. In 2015, Férez was promoted to vice president and Chief Country Executive of Ingram Micro Mexico, overseeing the country’s Technology Solutions, Cloud, Mobility, and Commerce and Fulfillment businesses. Earlier in his career, Férez held leadership positions at Toshiba and Samsung.
Férez was born in México City and holds an Industrial Engineering degree with an emphasis in International Business from Tecnológico de Monterrey and completed the D1 program at El Instituto Panamericano de Alta Dirección de Empresa (IPADE Business School).
Prior to his promotion in January 2022, Férez served as Ingram Micro’s vice president and chief country executive for Mexico, Peru and Colombia where he helped lead the countries through periods of strong growth, while capitalizing on market demand for new services and solutions in cloud, IoT and security, among others. He is a dynamic leader who has taken an innovative approach to building high-value Advanced, Cloud and Consumer Solutions, as well as Lifecycle, Managed and Professional Services for partners and customers.
Férez joined Ingram Micro Mexico in 1997 as a logistics manager and worked his way through a variety of leadership roles in operations, sales, and marketing. He left Ingram Micro in 2009 before returning in 2013 as general manager. In 2015, Férez was promoted to vice president and Chief Country Executive of Ingram Micro Mexico, overseeing the country’s Technology Solutions, Cloud, Mobility, and Commerce and Fulfillment businesses. Earlier in his career, Férez held leadership positions at Toshiba and Samsung.
Férez was born in México City and holds an Industrial Engineering degree with an emphasis in International Business from Tecnológico de Monterrey and completed the D1 program at El Instituto Panamericano de Alta Dirección de Empresa (IPADE Business School).
Uddhav Gupta
Senior Vice President and President, CloudBlue
Uddhav Gupta is senior vice president and president of CloudBlue, Ingram Micro Inc.’s leading cloud ecosystem platform business. In this role, he is responsible for driving the overall strategy and execution of CloudBlue.
Uddhav joined Ingram Micro in February 2023 from Pure Storage, where he most recently served as vice president and general manager of Pure1 and Pure-as-a-Service. In that role, Uddhav spearheaded the development of a world-class service offering and the necessary commerce infrastructure to support a subscription business, while introducing new digital routes-to-market and unmatched channel experiences. Before joining Pure Storage, Uddhav spent nearly 14 years with SAP. His final two roles at SAP were global vice president – SAP Platform-as-a-Service, and global vice president and general manager, SAP Digital. In these functions, Uddhav and his team were responsible for building out a rich set of native cloud services required by customers and partners to build new applications, extensions, and integrations to the SAP applications and the necessary subscription, commerce, and marketplace capabilities to transact these services and ecosystem products. Earlier in his SAP career, Uddhav held vital product and go-to-market leadership positions focusing on SAP NetWeaver – SAP's core application and integration platform and SAP HANA – SAP's in-memory database, predictive analytics & data warehousing platform.
Uddhav holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunications from the University of Mumbai and a Master of Computer Science from the University of San Francisco.
Uddhav joined Ingram Micro in February 2023 from Pure Storage, where he most recently served as vice president and general manager of Pure1 and Pure-as-a-Service. In that role, Uddhav spearheaded the development of a world-class service offering and the necessary commerce infrastructure to support a subscription business, while introducing new digital routes-to-market and unmatched channel experiences. Before joining Pure Storage, Uddhav spent nearly 14 years with SAP. His final two roles at SAP were global vice president – SAP Platform-as-a-Service, and global vice president and general manager, SAP Digital. In these functions, Uddhav and his team were responsible for building out a rich set of native cloud services required by customers and partners to build new applications, extensions, and integrations to the SAP applications and the necessary subscription, commerce, and marketplace capabilities to transact these services and ecosystem products. Earlier in his SAP career, Uddhav held vital product and go-to-market leadership positions focusing on SAP NetWeaver – SAP's core application and integration platform and SAP HANA – SAP's in-memory database, predictive analytics & data warehousing platform.
Uddhav holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunications from the University of Mumbai and a Master of Computer Science from the University of San Francisco.
Sabine Howest
Senior Vice President, Platform Services and Support
Sabine Howest is senior vice president of Platform Services and Support at Ingram Micro, where she leads the company’s platform service centers located in Asia and Eastern Europe. Her global team is responsible for engaging Ingram Micro’s customers and vendors, providing essential support to external partners and internal associates, and playing a critical role in the growing success of Ingram Micro’s digital journey.
Prior to her current role, Sabine oversaw the digital operations team responsible for the development, growing adoption and continued scale of Ingram Micro’s digital experience platform Xvantage. Her commercial product team was instrumental in the platform’s innovation cycle and remains a strategic part of Ingram Micro’s transformation to become a platform business.
Since joining Ingram Micro in 2009, Sabine has held various go-to-market and vendor management roles throughout Europe and in the U.S. In 2021, she became one of the first global executives appointed to lead and execute the company’s vision and innovation of Ingram Micro’s Xvantage platform.
A multilingual global executive, Sabine is celebrated for her inquisitive mind, inclusive nature and transformative leadership. Over the years, she has earned many accolades, including being named a CRN Power 100 and Most Inclusive business leader.
She also has board experience, serving as a board observer for a public Canadian company and as a member of Global Advisory Boards for several technology leaders, including HPE, HP Inc, IBM and Red Hat.
Originally from Germany, Sabine holds a master’s degree in international trade and a bachelor's degree in foreign applied languages from Sorbonne University in France. She also holds an Executive MBA from INSEAD where she was honored with a full INSEAD-Handelsblatt Scholarship in 2008.
Prior to her current role, Sabine oversaw the digital operations team responsible for the development, growing adoption and continued scale of Ingram Micro’s digital experience platform Xvantage. Her commercial product team was instrumental in the platform’s innovation cycle and remains a strategic part of Ingram Micro’s transformation to become a platform business.
Since joining Ingram Micro in 2009, Sabine has held various go-to-market and vendor management roles throughout Europe and in the U.S. In 2021, she became one of the first global executives appointed to lead and execute the company’s vision and innovation of Ingram Micro’s Xvantage platform.
A multilingual global executive, Sabine is celebrated for her inquisitive mind, inclusive nature and transformative leadership. Over the years, she has earned many accolades, including being named a CRN Power 100 and Most Inclusive business leader.
She also has board experience, serving as a board observer for a public Canadian company and as a member of Global Advisory Boards for several technology leaders, including HPE, HP Inc, IBM and Red Hat.
Originally from Germany, Sabine holds a master’s degree in international trade and a bachelor's degree in foreign applied languages from Sorbonne University in France. She also holds an Executive MBA from INSEAD where she was honored with a full INSEAD-Handelsblatt Scholarship in 2008.
Bill Ross
Executive Vice President, Global Operations and Engineering
Bill Ross serves as executive vice president of Global Operations and Engineering for Ingram Micro.
He is responsible for developing and executing the company’s long-term global operations and engineering strategies including facility automation and optimization, quality, trade compliance, health and safety, and continuous improvement activities, along with driving standardization on key processes and global KPIs. Bill is also accountable for the company’s global sourcing, real estate function, and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) efforts. Bill was named to this position in September 2019 and is based in Irvine, Calif.
Prior to this role, Bill was senior vice president for Ingram Micro’s U.S. Operations, where he presided over the company’s logistics and supply chain functions in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Costa Rica.
Bill joined Ingram Micro in December 2014, following 16 years at Staples Inc., a Fortune 500 global office supply retail company. At Staples, he served as vice president of Supply Chain Operations with responsibility for managing supply chain functions, e-commerce fulfillment centers, delivery operations, engineering and supply chain strategy teams. Bill began his career at PepsiCo where he held various leadership roles, including leading the greenfield startup of a state-of-the-art bottling plant.
Bill graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a bachelor’s degree in Engineering. He is married with two children and lives in Orange County, Calif.
He is responsible for developing and executing the company’s long-term global operations and engineering strategies including facility automation and optimization, quality, trade compliance, health and safety, and continuous improvement activities, along with driving standardization on key processes and global KPIs. Bill is also accountable for the company’s global sourcing, real estate function, and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) efforts. Bill was named to this position in September 2019 and is based in Irvine, Calif.
Prior to this role, Bill was senior vice president for Ingram Micro’s U.S. Operations, where he presided over the company’s logistics and supply chain functions in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Costa Rica.
Bill joined Ingram Micro in December 2014, following 16 years at Staples Inc., a Fortune 500 global office supply retail company. At Staples, he served as vice president of Supply Chain Operations with responsibility for managing supply chain functions, e-commerce fulfillment centers, delivery operations, engineering and supply chain strategy teams. Bill began his career at PepsiCo where he held various leadership roles, including leading the greenfield startup of a state-of-the-art bottling plant.
Bill graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a bachelor’s degree in Engineering. He is married with two children and lives in Orange County, Calif.
Sanjib Sahoo
Executive Vice President and President, Global Platform Group
Sanjib Sahoo is hailed as one of the most influential business minds in the world. He is recognized for his disruptive thinking and transformative approach to digital platform innovation and business growth. Sahoo is credited with transforming three long-standing, performance-driven industries, including the B2B technology distribution ecosystem.
An inclusive and insightful business visionary, Sahoo has been celebrated as a Global Technology Icon and was dubbed the “digiGOAT” by CIO News. In 2023 and 2024, he was named among the top five “disrupters” in CRN’s annual Top 25 Disrupters list. Sahoo was also presented with the 2024 Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Award, and was featured as one of Fortune’s “Unstoppables” in 2023, alongside Elon Musk.
As Executive Vice President and President, Global Platform Group for Ingram Micro, Sahoo leads the Fortune 100 company’s worldwide platform strategy, which includes the game-changing adoption and continued advancement of Ingram Micro’s AI-driven digital twin Xvantage™, and oversight of global platform technology, business and marketing operations.
An inclusive and insightful business visionary, Sahoo has been celebrated as a Global Technology Icon and was dubbed the “digiGOAT” by CIO News. In 2023 and 2024, he was named among the top five “disrupters” in CRN’s annual Top 25 Disrupters list. Sahoo was also presented with the 2024 Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Award, and was featured as one of Fortune’s “Unstoppables” in 2023, alongside Elon Musk.
As Executive Vice President and President, Global Platform Group for Ingram Micro, Sahoo leads the Fortune 100 company’s worldwide platform strategy, which includes the game-changing adoption and continued advancement of Ingram Micro’s AI-driven digital twin Xvantage™, and oversight of global platform technology, business and marketing operations.
Matt Sanderson
Executive Vice President and President of EMEA
Matt Sanderson is Executive Vice President and President of Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) at Ingram Micro. In this role, he is responsible for leading the strategic direction and operations across one of the company’s most dynamic and diverse regions. As a member of Ingram Micro’s Executive Leadership Team, Matt is focused on accelerating growth, advancing digital innovation, and delivering an exceptional customer and partner experience across EMEA.
A seasoned global leader with three decades at Ingram Micro, Matt brings deep expertise in vendor management, sales, marketing, commercial services, and country leadership. Over the course of his career, he has held senior roles across the UK, Ireland, Switzerland, Australia, and New Zealand, consistently driving transformation and achieving strong business results.
Most recently, Matt served as Senior Vice President and Chief Country Executive for the UK and Ireland, where he led the business through a period of sustained growth and innovation. Under his leadership, Ingram Micro UK earned Great Place to Work® certification and became a pioneer in the rollout and adoption of the company’s digital experience platform, Xvantage™.
Matt holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Finance from the University of Leicester. He is known for his collaborative leadership style, his commitment to developing people, and his ability to lead with vision and purpose across cultures and markets.
Matt has made four international moves with his family. He has two adult children and spends his leisure time playing golf, exercising, and traveling with his wife.
A seasoned global leader with three decades at Ingram Micro, Matt brings deep expertise in vendor management, sales, marketing, commercial services, and country leadership. Over the course of his career, he has held senior roles across the UK, Ireland, Switzerland, Australia, and New Zealand, consistently driving transformation and achieving strong business results.
Most recently, Matt served as Senior Vice President and Chief Country Executive for the UK and Ireland, where he led the business through a period of sustained growth and innovation. Under his leadership, Ingram Micro UK earned Great Place to Work® certification and became a pioneer in the rollout and adoption of the company’s digital experience platform, Xvantage™.
Matt holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Finance from the University of Leicester. He is known for his collaborative leadership style, his commitment to developing people, and his ability to lead with vision and purpose across cultures and markets.
Matt has made four international moves with his family. He has two adult children and spends his leisure time playing golf, exercising, and traveling with his wife.
Diego Utge
Executive Vice President and Group President of Asia Pacific
Diego Utge serves as Ingram Micro Inc. executive vice president and group president of Asia Pacific. In this role he is responsible for driving the strategy and execution of Ingram Micro’s operations in the Asia Pacific market. He was named to this position in January 2020.
Prior to this role, Diego served for two years as senior vice president and chief country executive of Ingram Micro India, where he was instrumental in implementing strategic imperatives that helped deliver rapid growth across one of the company’s largest country operations. Prior to taking on his role in India, Diego was vice president and chief executive for the company’s Brazilian operations, spending seven years transforming the country and driving robust improvements in revenue growth and profitability for the company’s largest Latin American operations. Before joining Ingram Micro Brazil, Diego was responsible for Vendor Management and Marketing for the company’s Latin America region.
Diego has been with Ingram Micro for over 17 years and has multifunctional experience in Finance, Sales, Vendor Management and Marketing. Prior to joining Ingram Micro, he worked for PwC in the Financial Advisory practice. Diego graduated from Universidad Catolica Argentina with a degree in Administration & Finance, and has a post-graduate degree in Business Administration from UCEMA.
Prior to this role, Diego served for two years as senior vice president and chief country executive of Ingram Micro India, where he was instrumental in implementing strategic imperatives that helped deliver rapid growth across one of the company’s largest country operations. Prior to taking on his role in India, Diego was vice president and chief executive for the company’s Brazilian operations, spending seven years transforming the country and driving robust improvements in revenue growth and profitability for the company’s largest Latin American operations. Before joining Ingram Micro Brazil, Diego was responsible for Vendor Management and Marketing for the company’s Latin America region.
Diego has been with Ingram Micro for over 17 years and has multifunctional experience in Finance, Sales, Vendor Management and Marketing. Prior to joining Ingram Micro, he worked for PwC in the Financial Advisory practice. Diego graduated from Universidad Catolica Argentina with a degree in Administration & Finance, and has a post-graduate degree in Business Administration from UCEMA.