Executive Leadership Team

Rich Hume is Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of TD SYNNEX. Rich previously served as CEO of Tech Data since June 2018. In his role, he is responsible for the strategic direction of the company and oversees all aspects of its extensive global operations. Prior to joining Tech Data, Rich was with IBM for more than 30 years, serving most recently as General Manager and COO, Global Technology Services. In addition to TD SYNNEX, Rich serves on the Boards of Directors of the Allstate Corporation and CEOs Against Cancer, Florida Chapter. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the Pennsylvania State University.

Dennis Polk is a member of our Board and head of Hyve Solutions 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.

Michael Urban is President, Americas, leading and managing TD SYNNEX’ North America and Latin America operations. He previously served as President, Worldwide Technology Solutions Distribution for SYNNEX, joining the company in February 2019 after six years at Tech Data, where he last served as Corporate Vice President for Strategy, Transformation, and Global Vendor Management. Michael also served as CEO and Chairman, among other leadership roles, during a 13-year career at Actebis, a large pan-European wholesale IT distributor. He holds an advanced degree in engineering from Paderborn University in Germany.

Patrick Zammit is President, EU & APAC for TD SYNNEX. In this role, he leads the strategy and execution of the company’s European and APAC business. Patrick previously served as President, Europe at Tech Data, joining the company in 2016. Prior to joining Tech Data, Patrick served in a variety of management roles at Avnet, beginning in 1993. During his tenure at Avnet, he served as Global President, serving on its executive board, and earlier as President, EMEA Marketing, among other roles. Prior to joining Avnet, Patrick was a Senior Consultant at Arthur Andersen from 1989 to 1993. He holds the French equivalent of a master’s degree in business administration from ESLSCA Business School and is fluent in English, French and German.

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.

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.

Bonnie K. Smith is Chief Information Officer (CIO) of TD SYNNEX. Bonnie is responsible for all aspects of information technology (IT) delivery, bridging into the innovative product lines the company takes to market. Bonnie previously served Tech Data as Executive Vice President and CIO. Prior to joining Tech Data in 2020, Bonnie served in executive IT positions at Lear Corporation, Eaton Corporation, Thermo Fisher Scientific and Abbott Laboratories as well as McKinsey & Company, Whirlpool, and DuPont. Bonnie is active in women-centered global philanthropic organizations. She holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from the University of Chicago.

Beth Simonetti is Chief Human Resources Officer of TD SYNNEX. Beth leads the strategic direction and operations of worldwide Human Resources including talent management, HRIS, DE&I, compensation and benefits, regional and corporate strategic HR business partners. Beth also sits on the Global Ethics & Compliance, Corporate Social Responsibility, Global Crisis Management Team, and Investment Committees. Prior to joining Tech Data in 2015, Beth’s experience includes SVP, Human Resources at Baker & Taylor for 6 years and SVP Human Resources with Cardinal Health for 12 years. Beth holds a Bachelor of Science from Miami University and a masters degree from The Ohio State 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.

Sergio Farache is Chief Strategy Officer for TD SYNNEX. Mr Farache previously served as Tech Data Executive Vice President, 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 SVP, 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.