Robert M. Dutkowsky joined Tech Data Corporation in 2006 as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Company’s Board of Directors. In his role as Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Dutkowsky oversees all aspects of the company’s extensive worldwide IT products distribution operations. He has more than 30 years of experience in the Information Technology industry, including senior executive positions in sales, marketing and channel distribution with leading manufacturers and software publishers IBM, EMC and J.D. Edwards.

Mr. Dutkowsky began his IT career in 1977 when he joined IBM as a salesman. During his 20 years with IBM, his rise through the ranks included various sales and marketing and general management positions, and tenures as director, Software and Services; vice president, Product Marketing; executive assistant to former IBM CEO Lou Gerstner; vice president, Distribution – IBM Asia/Pacific; and vice president, Worldwide Sales and Marketing – RS/6000 product line.

In 1997, Mr. Dutkowsky joined EMC as executive vice president, Markets and Channels and was promoted to president, Data General in 1999. During his time at EMC, the company’s annual revenues grew from $2 billion to $9 billion. In 2000, Mr. Dutkowsky was named president, chairman and CEO of GenRad, a manufacturer of electronic test equipment, where he led the company to a successful merger with Teradyne. In 2002, Mr. Dutkowsky served as chairman, president and CEO of J.D. Edwards until the company’s acquisition by PeopleSoft. Immediately prior to joining Tech Data, Mr. Dutkowsky was chairman, president and CEO of Egenera, Inc., a pioneer in physical, virtual and cloud management and automation.

Mr. Dutkowsky serves on the board of directors for SEPATON, a data storage and protection manufacturer, and in 2012 was elected to the board of directors of The ADT Corporation. He is also a member of the board of directors for the United Way Suncoast, the Tampa Bay Rays Foundation and serves on the advisory board of the University of South Florida Business School. Mr. Dutkowsky earned a bachelor’s degree in labor and industrial relations from Cornell University. He is also a recipient of the 2000 Ellis Island Medal of Honor recognizing distinguished American citizens.

Jeffery P. Howells has served as a Director since 1998. Mr. Howells has been the Chief Financial Officer of the Company since 1992, joining the Company in 1991 as Vice President of Finance. In 1993, he became Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and in 1997 was promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Howells was employed by Price Waterhouse for 11 years. Mr. Howells is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a B.B.A. degree in Accounting from Stetson University.

Néstor Cano, President, Europe, joined the Company (via the Computer 2000 acquisition) in July 1989 as a Software Product Manager and served in various management positions within the Company's operations in Spain and Portugal from 1990 to 1995, after which time he was promoted to Regional Managing Director. In March 1999 he was appointed Executive Vice President of U.S. Sales and Marketing, and in January 2000 he was promoted to President of the Americas. He was promoted to President, Worldwide Operations in August 2000 and was appointed to the position of President, Europe in June 2007. Mr. Cano holds a PDG (similar to an Executive MBA) from IESE Business School in Barcelona and an Engineering Degree from Barcelona University.

Murray Wright, President, the Americas joined Tech Data in 2006 as Senior Vice President, U.S. Sales, and in April 2010, he was promoted to President, the Americas. Mr. Wright has more than 25 years of experience in the IT industry including senior executive positions with leading manufacturers and a global IT distributor. Prior to joining Tech Data, Mr. Wright was President of Lenovo Canada, where he had responsibility for the company's sales, marketing and channel strategies. Prior to Lenovo, Mr. Wright spent seven years with IT distributor, Ingram Micro Canada, where he served as General Manager. Mr. Wright also served as General Manager of Sharp Electronics of Canada, Ltd., and began his career with Xerox Canada Inc. He earned a bachelor's degree from Clarkson University.

John Tonnison, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, joined the Company in 2001 as Vice President, Worldwide E-Business and assumed the responsibilities of Senior Vice President of Information Technology in December 2006. In February 2010, he was promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer. Prior to joining Tech Data, Mr. Tonnison held executive management positions in the U.S., United Kingdom and Germany with Computer 2000, Technology Solutions Network and Mancos Computers. Mr. Tonnison was educated in the United Kingdom and became a U.S. citizen in 2006.

Charles V. Dannewitz, Senior Vice President and Treasurer, joined the Company in February 1995 as Vice President of Taxes. He was promoted to Senior Vice President of Taxes in March 2000, and assumed responsibility for worldwide treasury operations in July 2003. Prior to joining the Company, he was employed by Price Waterhouse for 13 years, most recently as a Tax Partner. Mr. Dannewitz is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Illinois Wesleyan University.

Joseph B. Trepani, Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller, joined the Company in March 1990 as Controller and held the position of Director of Operations from October 1991 through January 1995. In February 1995, he was promoted to Vice President and Worldwide Controller and to Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller in March 1998. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Trepani was Vice President of Finance for Action Staffing, Inc. from July 1989 to February 1990. From 1982 to 1989, he was employed by Price Waterhouse. Mr. Trepani is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Florida State University.

David R. Vetter, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, joined the Company in June 1993 as Vice President and General Counsel and was promoted to Corporate Vice President and General Counsel in April 2000. In March 2003, he was promoted to his current position of Senior Vice President, and effective July 2003, was appointed Corporate Secretary. Prior to joining the Company, he was employed by the law firm of Robbins, Gaynor & Bronstein, P.A. from 1984 to 1993, most recently as a partner. Mr. Vetter is a member of the Florida Bar Association and holds Bachelor of Arts Degrees in English and Economics from Bucknell University and a Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of Florida.