After more than 40 years as a part of the IT business partner ecosystem, I’ve decided it’s time to call it a career and retire from my role as CEO of TD SYNNEX later this year. It truly has been the greatest privilege of my professional career to serve in this role. I am humbled by, and grateful for, all the relationships, partnerships and friendships with so many incredible people across the channel and well beyond. I’ll continue to serve on the TD SYNNEX board of directors as an advocate for TD SYNNEX and our industry, as well as the Allstate board. Above all, I’m excited to have more time available to spend with my family and pursue my philanthropic passions. When my retirement is official on Sept. 1, TD SYNNEX will be in outstanding hands with Patrick Zammit taking over as CEO. I’m absolutely confident Patrick is the right leader as we continue to deliver value to our customers and vendors across the ecosystem. His strategic vision, operational acumen and pursuit of excellence and innovation have been pivotal in driving value across the technology ecosystem, and he will continue to prioritize co-worker development, customer satisfaction and partner success. So with all this said, I want to thank you all for your partnership and friendship and wish Patrick and TD SYNNEX all the best in continuing to grow and deliver great outcomes with technology. https://lnkd.in/evP4rXPp
Rich, We worked together in the best of times and worst of times. You were a fantastic leader in both environments. I greatly valued your wisdom, judgement and friendship. You taught me much but I will never forget you were always in my corner. I wish you and your family great joy, health and happiness.
Congratulations Rich on an amazing career! I am so thankful for the opportunity to have worked for you and learned from you as a truly enlightened leader. And now I will share my all-time favorite Rich Hume quote that you would speak to Maggie Fahey, myself and others as you walked out of your office at 5:30 pm at division headquarters in Somers: “Pencils down folks”. I wish I could tell you how many times I have used that quote with my family and also my co-workers!🙂 Now it is time for YOUR “pencils down”! Thank you Rich and all the best to you.
I want to say thank you for the opportunity to join my wife on the Presidents trip! Good luck in your future endeavors.
Congrats Rich! It was an honor working with you in Madrid.
Hi Rich. Congratulations! I always enjoyed working with you at Big Blue. You always had a terrific compass for leading you to the right business decisions for the company, the customers, and our employees. Best wishes for happy and healthy retirement. There's nothing like it! Ever Onward! Stan Ball
Hi Rich. Congratulations! I always enjoyed working with you at Big Blue. You always had a terrific compass for leading you to the right business decisions for the company, the customers, and our employees. Best wishes for happy and healthy retirement. There's nothing like it! Ever Onward! Stan Ball
Thank you for your leadership Rich Hume. Your championing of Servant Leadership was the clincher for me in accepting my role here. Congratulations Patrick Zammit, I am certain that your style of leadership will really amplify #thepowerofus across the globa
Rich, your leadership and vision have been incredible and inspirational. Thank you so much for everything you have done for all of us and I wish you the most wonderful and enjoyable next chapter. Well deserved and a huge thank you! 👏
Thank you for your leadership and friendship Rich, you will be greatly missed