SANTA ANA, Calif., Jan. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE: IM), the world's largest technology distributor and a global leader in IT supply-chain, mobile device lifecycle services and logistics solutions, today announced that Bashar Nejdawi, a 29-year veteran of the telecommunication and mobility industry and current senior vice president of corporate strategic initiatives and partnerships for Ingram Micro Mobility (formerly Brightpoint, Inc.), has been promoted to president of Ingram Micro North America Mobility, effective immediately. He will report to Shailendra Gupta, senior executive vice president and president, Ingram Micro Asia Pacific and global head of Ingram Micro Mobility.
Nejdawi will replace Mark Howell, current executive vice president and president of Ingram Micro North America Mobility, who has resigned to pursue personal interests. Howell will work with Nejdawi through his departure on Jan. 18, 2013, to help ensure continuity and a seamless transition.
"Bashar is a respected and talented executive, with long industry experience and a strong track record," said Gupta. "Under his leadership, he set up the European Sales and Procurement organization and worked on several corporate initiatives. Bashar has worked extensively with the North America region and brings to his new role an ideal mix of experience in mobile distribution and manufacturing, as well as mobility services. This is a highly important region for Ingram Micro and we're confident in his ability to build on Mark's good work and drive additional profitable growth throughout the region."
"I appreciate the company's confidence in me and I'm excited about taking the reins of our North American Mobility group," commented Nejdawi. "North America is operating well and I am confident we can increase our contribution to the performance of the overall Mobility business."
"Over the past 18 years, Mark has been an integral part of BrightPoint," Gupta added. "He has led the expansion into logistics with the key carriers and mobility suppliers and has made considerable contributions to U.S. operations, and the company will continue to reap the benefits of those contributions for many years to come."
Bashar joined BrightPoint in 2008 as president Mobile Enhancement business, responsible for building a global accessories business and later became global executive and head of European Sales and Procurement before progressing to his current role. He has considerable experience in working with the North American team as well as the European team. Prior to this, Bashar was with Motorola for 17 years. He holds a bachelor's degree in electrical and electronics engineering from Greenwich University, an MBA from the American Graduate School of International Management (Thunderbird), a master's in engineering (telecommunications) from Southern Methodist University, and a doctorate of management from Case Western Reserve University.
"I have the utmost respect for Ingram Micro's leadership team and fully support the direction of the company," said Howell. "The team in North America is outstanding, and together we have capitalized on many opportunities to improve the business. I have worked with Bashar for several years and am confident in his ability to lead the North American team and further build on our successful execution."
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Ingram Micro has instituted in the past and continues to institute changes to its strategies, operations and processes to address these risk factors and to mitigate their impact on Ingram Micro's results of operations and financial condition. However, no assurances can be given that Ingram Micro will be successful in these efforts. For a further discussion of significant factors to consider in connection with forward-looking statements concerning Ingram Micro, reference is made to Item 1A Risk Factors of Ingram Micro's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011 and Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2012; other risks or uncertainties may be detailed from time to time in Ingram Micro's future SEC filings.
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