CLEARWATER, Fla., Jan. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Tech Data
(Nasdaq: TECD) today announced that it has been named one of the
"World's Most Admired Companies" by FORTUNE magazine for the
ninth consecutive year. Tech Data ranked second overall in the
Wholesalers: Electronics and Office Equipment category.
"The past year has been exciting and transformational for Tech
Data," said Bob Dutkowsky, chairman
and chief executive officer at Tech Data. "Our more than 14,000
colleagues around the world have worked together to establish a
strong foundation for becoming the IT distributor of the future—one
with the global reach and end-to-end capabilities necessary to
connect the world with the power of technology. To be honored as
one of the 'World's Most Admired' companies for the ninth straight
year, especially during a period of such rapid evolution in
technology, reflects the consistent dedication of our talented team
and their unwavering commitment to the success of our customers,
vendors, shareholders and each other."
To develop the "World's Most Admired" list, FORTUNE and the Korn
Ferry Hay Group surveyed executives, directors and analysts to rate
enterprises in 52 industries on nine criteria—as varied as
investment value to people management. Notably, Tech Data earned
the top score in its industry on Global Competitiveness, Social
Responsibility and Use of Corporate Assets. To be listed, a
company's score must rank in the top half of its industry survey.
More than 3,900 leaders from 680 companies in 29 countries were
surveyed.
In addition to being one of FORTUNE's Most Admired
Companies, Tech Data is currently ranked No. 107 on the FORTUNE 500
and No. 412 on the FORTUNE Global 500. The 2018 list of
FORTUNE's World's Most Admired Companies is available online
at http://fortune.com/worlds-most-admired-companies/.
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About Tech Data
Tech Data connects the world with the power of technology.
Our end-to-end portfolio of products, services and solutions,
highly specialized skills, and expertise in next-generation
technologies enable channel partners to bring to market the
products and solutions the world needs to connect, grow and
advance. Tech Data is ranked No. 107 on the Fortune
500® and has been named one of Fortune's World's
Most Admired Companies for nine straight years. To find out more,
visit www.techdata.com or follow us
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Media Contact
Jennifer
Harmes
Public Relations Manager
Tech Data
727.599.2654
jennifer.harmes@techdata.com
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