SANTA ANA, Calif., July 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Ingram Micro Inc.
(NYSE: IM) today announced that Robert
Laikin, founder and former chairman and CEO of BrightPoint,
will extend his contract with Ingram Micro as advisor to the CEO
and expand his role to include Government Relations.
"Bob adds tremendous value to the team and the company," said
Alain Monié, CEO, Ingram Micro. "As
we continue to grow our services and solutions capabilities around
the world, Bob's decades of expertise and experience in mobility
and interacting with various government agencies at the local,
state and federal level will serve Ingram Micro well."
Since the BrightPoint acquisition in October 2012, Laikin has served as a trusted
advisor to Monié, helping to support the long-term growth strategy
to expand the company's business in high-growth, higher margin
markets.
"I've enjoyed being a part of Ingram Micro and I am pleased to
continue working with Alain and the rest of the team, as well as
all our mobility business partners throughout the country," said
Laikin. "I plan to divide my time between Santa Ana, Calif., Indianapolis and Washington, D.C., with my main goals to
provide strategic counsel to Alain and work closely with state and
federal officials, particularly in the mobility and
Government/Education fields, to further Ingram Micro's business
objectives."
About Ingram Micro Inc.
Ingram Micro helps businesses
realize the promise of technology. No other company delivers
the full spectrum of global technology and supply chain services to
businesses around the world. Ingram Micro's global infrastructure
and deep expertise in technology solutions, supply chain, cloud and
mobility enable its business partners to operate efficiently and
successfully in the markets they serve. Unrivaled agility, deep
market insights and the trust and dependability that comes from
decades of proven relationships, set Ingram Micro apart and ahead.
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