About Us

On the company

 

Ingram Micro, the global leader in technology and lifecycle services, partners with IT infrastructure and services providers to optimize their businesses, from start-ups to global brands. Positioned at the heart of technology ecosystems, they support businesses to better understand and utilise technology offerings across the full lifecycle of IT solutions and services. With un-rivalled agility, profound market insights and dependability which is demonstrated from decades of proven relationships, Ingram Micro are securely positioned to delivering high class service to their partners.

 

Ingram Micro work in partnership with the channel suppling a dedicated and expert team of over 30,000 associates worldwide, who provide and demonstrate innovation, accountability and trusted results. Customers of Ingram Micro access industry leading certification and enablement programmes delivered in closer partnership with the world’s leading Technology providers.

 

Ingram Micro has operations in 52 countries and 155 distribution centres worldwide. Representing over 1,700 suppliers, including Acer, Apple, Cisco, Dell, HP, Intel, Lenovo, Microsoft, Mcafee, Samsung, Symantec, and others. Serving more than 200,000 customers in approximately 160 countries. We are dedicated to supporting businesses of all sizes, creating growth opportunities within the SMB market as more businesses use technology to add scale, enhance services and improve productivity.

Technology Solutions - Commerce & Fulfillment - Cloud Services - Lifecycle Services

Getting to know more about us

 

  • The company supports global operations through widespread sales and distribution networking in; Europe, North America, Middle East and Africa, Latin America and Asia Pacific.
  • Representatives and/or local sales offices in 52 countries
  • 155 distribution centres worldwide
  • Representing over 1,700 suppliers, including Acer, Apple, Cisco, Citrix, HP, IBM, Lenovo, Microsoft, Samsung, Symantec, VMware and others

 

 

  • Serving more than 200,000 customers in approximately 160 countries
  • Creating growth opportunities within the hard to reach SMB market as more businesses use technology to add scale, enhance services and improve productivity
  • Providing support from 30,000+ associates worldwide
  • The only global broad-based IT distributor with significant Asia Pacific presence
     

A glance of our solutions

 

We are dedicated to creating value for our customers at every stage of the lifecycle by offering a full range of end-to-end services and solutions.

 

 

History

 

Throughout its history, Ingram Micro has partnered its expertise in identifying the markets and technologies that shape the IT industry with its global distribution and logistics capabilities, demonstrating leadership within the information and communications technology marketplace.

 

1979

The origin of Ingram Micro, founded by husband and wife, Geza Czige and Lorraine Mecca, in Southern California.

1983

Ingram Micro quickly expanded nationwide and held its public offering.

1991

Achieved more than $10 million in sales in one-day, as part of its “$2 Billion Bound” campaign.

1996

Earned annual revenues of $12.02B.

2013

Reached its highest level in annual revenues worldwide at $42.6 billion.

1980

In its first full year of business, Micro achieved approximately $3.5 million in sales.

1989

Ingram Micro became the first broad-based IT distributor to reach $1 billion in worldwide sales.

1993

The company expanded the reach of its products and services to global markets. In this year, Ingram Micro offered its solutions throughout every major region in the world.

1998

Ingram Micro Inc. was positioned as the world’s largest Distributor, and still holds the same position today.

Leadership Team

 

Our Leadership Team offer their guidance and expertise to encourage positive results as well as ensuring all demands are met throughout the business.

 

Matt Sanderson

Matt Sanderson

SVP & MD UK & Ireland


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Matt has had a long and distinguished career at Ingram Micro since joining in 1994, holding senior leadership roles at a country and regional level in both EMEA and APAC since 2010.  Having  successfully managed some major turnaround projects over that period, Matt returned to lead the UK & Ireland operation in mid-2016 and joined the Ingram Micro Global Leadership team in 2019.


Ben Gamble

Ben Gamble

Chief Financial Officer


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Ben joined Ingram Micro in 2016 as a Financial Business Partner, progressing through the business to his current role as Chief Financial Officer.


Jackson Maria

Maria Jackson

Director of Marketing


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Maria joined Ingram in April 2014, leveraging both local and global experience gained in senior marketing roles at Unify, formerly Siemens Enterprise Communications, latterly as its Director of UK Marketing, Maria works alongside Ingram’s sales and commercial leadership team to drive aggressive market strategies, improve ROI for vendors, embed customer communities in the channel and leverage Ingram’s unique business intelligence capabilities.


Farrah Mike

Mike Farrah

Director, Core Solutions


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Mike Joined Ingram Micro in 1998 as a Sales Manager. He moved to the Commercial function in 1999 and has held a number of roles of increasing responsibility across different disciplines including purchasing, product management, marketing and vendor management. Mike holds a BA and BPl in Town Planning from The University of Manchester.


Thompson Julian

Julian Thompson

Director, Advanced Solutions


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Julian first joined Ingram Micro in 1995 as Account Manager. Julian was instrumental in supporting the launch of Ingram Micro’s Advanced Solutions division in 2013, assuming the role of Senior Director of Advanced Solutions. Thompson holds a BSC in Psychology and Law.


Ovi Gherghel

Ovi Gherghel

Country Leader UK&I, Cloud & Cyber Security


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Ovi Gherghel joined the Ingram Micro Team in 2016 as a Sales Manager for the Software Team. Since then he has been instrumental in driving our Cloud Business success through innovation and execution excellence. With over 20 years management experience, Ovi is a DISC Certified Trainer and a member of the Institute of Sales Management.


Alison King

Alison King

Director of HR


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Alison joined Ingram in January 2020 as part of the local Leadership team but also part of the EMEA HR Leaderships team based out of Milton Keynes. Prior to Ingram she has been extremely  impactful in transformation and change management at Santander Technology where she held the role of HR Director.  More recently she worked for a Sales Promotion Company as HR Director, which was a greenfield site, where she utilized her in-depth HR knowledge.  She is a Fellow of the Institute of  Chartered Personnel and Development and a qualified personal development coach, which will be intrinsic in the on-going development of Ingram’s employees and local HR team.


Horton Sara

Sara Horton

Director of Operations


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Sara joined Ingram in March 1999, originally in an Accounts Payable role, over the course of the next 8 years she worked in a number of finance areas gaining managerial and project experience. Sara now head up the Operations and manages shared servicing, business improvement projects, ecommerce & web, customer service, pricing and sales controlling. Sara holds a BA in Sociology, Psychology and English.


Pandya Raj

Raj Pandya

Director, Speciality Solutions


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Raj began his career at Ingram Micro in 2012 to establish and lead the PRO AV business unit,  In 2014 he assumed the role of Head of Europe for PRO AV. Raj came back to the UK in 2016 to lead the volume commercial division and later that year was appointed as General Manager for Retail and PRO AV.

 

Raj holds a BA in Business and Finance and has previously held various leadership positions within Sony UK.


Rob Billingham

Rob Billingham

Director of Operations


  LinkedIn profile

Rob has supported all of the major integrations during his years with Ingram - for technology solutions (HP CCD / Paradigm / Brightpoint) and in 2015 the  new CFS business start up in Drayton Fields, Daventry

In 2016 Rob became involved with the global LEAN transformation, selected to be the UK LEAN leader - under his leadership the Crick site became the first site to achieve a "Bronze" LEAN status

In 2018 Rob became a certified LEAN practitioner & Leader, following this up in 2019 by completing his LEAN Six Sigma black Belt in both service and industiral sectors (ISO18404 compliant)


Simon Day

Simon Day

Services Director


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Simon joined Comms-care in 2014 following the acquisition of Platform Consultancy Services where he held the position of Managing Director. In his Services Director role at Comms-care, Simon is not only responsible for working with the Comms-care Board to integrate and expand the services portfolio across the company’s extensive partner base as well as providing strategic guidance, he also holds the overall leadership role within the business.

Having held a number of diverse roles ranging across technical, management, commercial and board level positions, Simon has a wealth of experience spanning over 30 years. His passion remains resolutely to deliver service and operational excellence whilst being commercially driven.


Social Responsibility - Harrys Rainbow

 

Ingram Micro is proud to partner with and support a local charity each year and this year have chosen to work with Harry’s Rainbow.

 

Harry’s Story:

 

“From a perfectly healthy young boy, Harry suddenly became unwell in March 2009. His strength deteriorated at a rapid rate and was quickly put on life support. It wasn’t until doctors requested a head scan, that they found Harry had suffered massive brain stem damage. His parents were told he would not survive. On March 31st, 2009, Harry passed away.”

 

Harry’s Rainbow is committed to supporting bereaved children and their families in the Milton Keynes and surrounding area, who have suffered the loss of a parent or sibling. As well as providing information and guidance on their website and social networking sites. They also provide various bereavement support services, including regular support groups, activities/trips, and individual tailored support as appropriate.

 

To ready more about Harrys story please visit https://www.harrysrainbow.co.uk/view/harrys-story

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