HP Leadership Changes in UK & Europe
Recently it has been announced that Zoe Westwood will step into the role of Interim Managing Director for UK & Ireland at HP. Zoe commented, “It’s an honour to take on this opportunity, and I’m eager for the journey and growth ahead. With such a talented team by my side, I’m inspired by the dedication and expertise we bring together to drive continued success. A heartfelt thank you to our previous MD, Neil Sawyer, for your outstanding leadership and the strong foundation you’ve built.” Neil Sawyer has been appointed Senior Vice President and Managing Director for Northwest Europe, covering the UK, Ireland, Benelux, and Nordics. He will report to Dave McQuarrie, HP’s Chief Commercial Officer. Neil brings over 22 years of experience in the technology sector, having held key positions at HP and other major tech companies. As the former Managing Director for the UK & Ireland, Neil played a
significant role in achieving growth in targeted segments and advancing HP’s strategic initiatives. He is also committed to talent development, emphasising diversity, equity and inclusion. Dave McQuarrie expressed confidence in Neil’s ability to drive the dynamic Northwest Europe market, citing his history of delivering profitable growth and solid results for HP and its partners. Neil’s tenure at HP began in 2002, and he has since held various management and strategic roles, including Director of Partner and Alliances UK&I. Additionally, he is involved with Tech UK, advising on technology sector issues and opportunities.
Zoe Westwood Interim Managing Director UK & Ireland
Neil Sawyer Senior Vice President, Managaing Director, Northwest Europe
Eaton Focuses on Finance Transformation Intelligent power management company Eaton has announced the appointment of A.D. Naik as senior vice president, FP&A and finance transformation. Naik joins the senior leadership team, and will lead the company’s global financial planning and analysis, and lead the finance transformation strategy, reporting to Olivier Leonetti, executive vice president and chief financial officer. Naik was the senior vice president of finance for Eaton’s Electrical Sector, previously serving in roles such as Vice President, controller, Electrical.
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TD SYNNEX appoints Raja SVP
TD SYNNEX has appointed Tanuj Raja as the Senior Vice President, North America Hyperscaler and Marketplace. Raja, previously with Google, brings expertise in marketplace strategies and digital transformation. Reyna Thompson, incoming North America President at TD SYNNEX, highlighted Raja’s role in enhancing the company’s ability to deliver innovative market solutions. In 2024, TD SYNNEX has witnessed rapid digital platform adoption and new digital routes-to-market among its 8,000+ North American cloud resellers and MSPs. The StreamOne platform, integral to its operations, has seen significant growth with over 500 resellers integrating it with PSA platforms like ConnectWise and Autotask. StreamOne’s Marketplace catalogue
has tripled, featuring solutions from both established vendors and emerging startups. Raja expressed excitement about helping partners leverage hyperscaler and marketplace features to enhance their businesses. His previous roles at Google and advisory positions with various cloud-based organisations offer a strong foundation for this new position. StreamOne is integrated with major cloud providers like AWS, Azure and Google Cloud Marketplace, witnessing over 500% growth in third-party software sales via private offers from 2023 to 2024. TD SYNNEX continues to enhance its digital offerings, aiming to empower partners to grow globally by simplifying procurement and expanding marketplace access.
Tanju Raja Senior Vice President North America Hyperscaler and Marketplace
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