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About
Rich Hume is an accomplished business executive with a distinguished career in the technology and distribution sectors.
Rich Hume currently holds the position of CEO at TD SYNNEX, a technology distribution company based in Clearwater, Florida, a role he has held since September 2021. In this capacity, he is responsible for shaping the company’s strategic direction and overseeing its global operations.
He also serves as a member of the Board of Directors at Allstate, a prominent insurance company, starting in June 2020.
Before taking on his role as CEO at TD SYNNEX, Rich Hume held the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Tech Data from March 2016 to May 2018. In this capacity, he played a crucial role in guiding the strategic direction and go-to-market execution of the company’s regional operations in the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific. Furthermore, he led the successful acquisition and integration of Avnet’s Technology Solutions business while developing a new global strategy for the combined company.
Prior to his time at Tech Data, Hume had a distinguished career at IBM, where he spent more than 30 years. He held various leadership positions, including General Manager and COO of Global Technology Services, General Manager for Europe, and General Manager of Global Business Partners, among others. His roles encompassed responsibility for multi-billion-dollar businesses and growth initiatives, channel development, and the operations of various segments of IBM’s business.
Rich Hume’s extensive experience and leadership have made him a notable figure in the technology and distribution industries.
Personal Details
Title: Mr
Surname: Hume
Known as: Rich
DoB: 01/01/1960
Age: 66 years
M/F: Male
Nationality: American
Country of Birth: United States of America
Language: English
Qualification: B.S.(Acc & Fin)
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Other directorships (state)
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| Company | Committee | Position | Date Appointed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board | Member | 01/01/2021 |
Working history
Committee/s
| Company | Committee | Role | Appointment Date | Resignation Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allstate | Board | Member | 01/01/2020 | |
| Allstate | Risk & Compliance | Member | 01/01/2020 | |
| Allstate | Remuneration | Member | 01/01/2020 |
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