Executive Leadership Team

Patrick Zammit has served as CEO of TD SYNNEX since September 2024, leading the company’s strategic direction and overseeing global operations. Previously, he was Chief Operating Officer (COO), coordinating strategies to drive profitable growth and accelerate the adoption of high-growth technologies. Patrick also served as President, Europe and APJ, following the company’s merger with Tech Data, where he held leadership roles after more than 20 years at Avnet, including Global President of Avnet Technology Solutions.

A recognized leader in the technology ecosystem, Patrick was named one of CRN’s 25 Most Influential Executives in 2024 and Channel Futures Distribution Channel Leader of the Year in 2023.

He holds a master’s degree in business administration from ESLSCA Business School and is fluent in English, French, and German.

Alim Dhanji is Chief Human Resources Officer of TD SYNNEX, overseeing global HR strategy and operations, including talent management, DE&I, compensation, and co-worker experience across more than 100 countries. With over 25 years of leadership experience in HR, M&A, and operations across industries, Alim previously served as Chief People Officer at Equinox Group and President, adidas Canada.

Recognized as a Top 10 LGBTQ+ Leader globally by Yahoo Finance and Financial Times in 2021, he is a passionate advocate for inclusion and mental health, advising Project Healthy Minds and serving on the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council.

Alim holds an MBA from Royal Roads University and completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.

Sergio Farache is chief strategy officer for TD SYNNEX. Sergio previously served as Executive Vice President (EVP), Strategy and Global Technology for TD SYNNEX and before that role, he was Tech Data EVP, Strategy, and NextGen (Cloud, Security, Data & IoT). In that role, he provided dedicated global leadership for the company's overall strategy, Innovation, and Tech Data's most strategic next-generation technology business. Earlier in his career at Tech Data, Sergio was the Senior Vice President, Strategy, and Global Cloud Solutions. Sergio is an entrepreneur who created, grew, and sold two companies before joining the corporate world and a Systems Engineer with over 30 years of experience in the global technology sector, with expertise in several technology fields, services, sales, marketing, and management disciplines.

Sergio was recognized by industry publication CRN as a Channel Chief in 2017.

He has a bachelor's degree in system engineering from Universidad Metropolitana in Venezuela.

Reyna Thompson is the President of North America at TD SYNNEX. With more than 30 years of IT distribution experience, she has been celebrated as a CRN Channel Chief for three consecutive years (2022, 2023 and 2024).

Joining TD SYNNEX in 2002 as Associate Vice President of Solutions Marketing for the Technology Solutions Division, Reyna has since held executive positions in sales and vendor management. Most recently, she led the Advanced Solutions team, which focuses on cloud, data and AI, security, and data center solutions. Her team dared to deliver an innovative line card, enabling over 12,000 channel partners and achieving significant year-over-year growth.

Under her visionary leadership, TD SYNNEX has become an industry leader, and her unique contributions have not gone unnoticed. Reyna has consistently been recognized by CRN magazine as a Woman of the Channel including the Top 100 Women of the Channel in 2021 and 2022. Her influence extends beyond professional achievements. As a board member of Elevate, a business resource group within TD SYNNEX, she mentors and elevates women within the organization and across the industry because she understands that to win in the IT channel, we must win together.

A veteran channel industry leader, Otavio Lazarini Barbosa serves as Senior Vice President, TD SYNNEX LAC, responsible for the development and execution of both business strategy and P&L functions across Latin America and the Caribbean. Otavio previously acted as Executive Vice President, SYNNEX Westcon-Comstor in LAC and in Brazil. During his tenure, he significantly drove growth and solidified the company’s strong position in the region.

Prior to joining TD SYNNEX, Otavio helped position Brazilian distributor TelSist Informatica, for significant business growth. Otavio has a Bachelor of Computer Engineering, PUC-Rio University and Master, Business Administration, Purdue University

Simon Leung is Chief Business officer for TD SYNNEX. In this role, Simon leads global M&A, ERM and business continuity, corporate communications, ESG and CSR initiatives, facilities, and non-production procurement. Previously, Simon served SYNNEX as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary from 2001 to 2021. Prior to SYNNEX, Simon was an attorney at the law firm of Paul Hastings LLP and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Davis and a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Minnesota Law School.

Jaideep Malhotra is President of TD SYNNEX in the Asia Pacific & Japan region, overseeing strategic direction and operations for TD SYNNEX in Japan, Tech Data in Asia Pacific, and Tec D in Malaysia. With over 30 years of experience in technology distribution, Jaideep has driven growth and innovation through strategic acquisitions, including the integration of Innovix Distribution, and investments in high-growth technologies like cloud, cybersecurity, and data.

Previously, Jaideep held leadership roles at Tech Data and Avnet, where he led global expansions, business transformations, and strategic acquisitions. Recognized for his leadership, he has received accolades such as the Avnet CEO & Chairman Awards for Excellence. A proponent of servant leadership and diversity, Jaideep is dedicated to nurturing high-caliber talent and fostering innovation. Based in Singapore, he drives growth and innovation across the region.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in electronics engineering from Bangalore University and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management and HKUST.

Miriam became President Europe at TD SYNNEX – a leading distributor and solutions aggregator for the IT ecosystem – in April 2024, following a two-year tenure as CEO, Europe, at NTT Ltd, a leading systems integrator and managed services provider. Prior to this Miriam served for more than 25 years in senior leadership roles at Tech Data, now TD SYNNEX. She holds a wealth of experience in the IT ecosystem, with a track record for driving transformation, delivering to business targets, and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Dennis Polk is a member of our Board and Hyve Solutions executive for TD SYNNEX. Dennis served as the company’s Executive Chair of the Board from September 2021 to August 2023. He also served as SYNNEX’s President and Chief Executive Officer from March 2018 until September 2021 and earlier as Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance. Dennis joined SYNNEX in 2002 and was appointed Director in 2012. Dennis serves on the boards of directors of Concentrix Corporation and Terreno Realty Corporation. At Terreno, he is the Chair of the Compensation Committee.

Kristie Grinnell is the Executive Vice President and CIO at TD SYNNEX, leading strategic IT initiatives, digital transformation, and AI integration. She previously served as CIO at DXC Technology and Global CIO and Chief Supply Chain Officer at General Dynamics Information Technology, driving innovation in IT, cybersecurity, and supply chain management.

A passionate advocate for women in STEM, Kristie supports organizations like Girls Who Code and STEMforHER.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Pittsburgh and an MBA from Cornell University.

David Vetter is Chief Legal officer of TD SYNNEX. In this role, he is responsible for all legal representation of the company’s worldwide operations. David previously served as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer of Tech Data Corporation. Prior to joining the company in 1993, David was employed by the law firm of Robbins, Gaynor & Bronstein, P.A. David is a member of the Florida Bar Association and holds a bachelor’s degree in English and Economics from Bucknell University and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida with High Honors.

Marshall Witt is Chief Financial Officer of TD SYNNEX. Prior to joining SYNNEX in 2013, Marshall was Senior Vice President of Finance and Controller with FedEx Freight. During his fifteen-year tenure with FedEx Corporation, Marshall held progressive financial and operational roles. Prior to FedEx Freight, he held accounting and finance leadership positions including five years with KPMG LLP as an audit manager for banking and transportation clients. Marshall holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Pacific Lutheran University, a Masters in Accounting from Seattle University and is a Certified Public Accountant.