TD SYNNEX, a leading global distributor and solutions aggregator for the IT ecosystem, announced the appointment of Kristie Grinnell as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, effective January 20, 2025. She succeeds Bonnie Smith, who will be retiring from her role as TD SYNNEX CIO and will stay with the company until February 1 to ensure a smooth transition.
“Kristie brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of transformational leadership that will strengthen how we harness the power of data and digital to deliver personalized, targeted customer engagement and operational excellence,” said Patrick Zammit, CEO, TD SYNNEX. “We thank Bonnie for her four years of service to TD SYNNEX and for serving as an important partner as Kristie comes onboard.”
Grinnell joins TD SYNNEX from DXC Technology, a global consulting, engineering, and technology company, where she served as Chief Information Officer. At DXC, she led an IT organization of over 1,500 employees, driving significant advancements in technology and business integration. Prior to DXC, Grinnell held the position of Global CIO, and Chief Supply Chain Officer at General Dynamics Information Technology, where she was responsible for IT, cybersecurity, supply chain services, and technology shared services.
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“TD SYNNEX has an outstanding reputation for helping its partners and vendors capitalize on market opportunities and make IT personal for their customers,” Grinnell said. “I am thrilled to join the company and look forward to driving innovation and maximizing AI opportunities to enhance our customer engagement and operational excellence.”
An award-winning advocate for women in STEM, Grinnell has been actively involved in organizations such as Girls Who Code, STEMforHER, and Uniting Women in Cyber. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh and an MBA from Cornell University. She will be based in the TD SYNNEX Clearwater office.
D SYNNEX is a leading global distributor and solutions aggregator for the IT ecosystem. We are an innovative partner helping more than 150,000 customers in 100+ countries to maximize the value of technology investments, demonstrate business outcomes and unlock growth opportunities.
SOURCE: Businesswire