Appointments

QBS Software has appointed Kerrie Steenkamp as Group Chief Operating Officer, concluding an executive search that considered candidates from both within and beyond the technology distribution sector. In the expanded role, Steenkamp will lead revenue operations, process improvement, and post‑acquisition integration across QBS operations in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, …

Panasonic Toughbook has appointed Alex Gaffney as its EU Technology Alliances Manager, a role focused on strengthening relationships with technology vendors across Europe and supporting the company’s wider mobility ecosystem. Based in Bracknell, Gaffney will oversee Toughbook’s European vendor partnership strategy, working with suppliers whose technologies integrate with Panasonic’s rugged …

Lenovo has appointed Andy Rhodes as its new General Manager for the United Kingdom and Ireland (UK&I), strengthening the company’s regional leadership as it continues to expand across key technology markets. Rhodes joins Lenovo from HP, where he held several senior leadership roles, including Division President & General Manager of …

Pax8 has appointed Chris Clarke as Director of Sales for the UK and Ireland, tasking him with leading regional sales strategy and strengthening engagement with managed service providers (MSPs) and Managed Intelligence Providers. Clarke has more than 15 years of experience in the IT channel, including senior roles focused on …

Commvault has appointed Dale Smith as Senior Director of Channel Sales for North Europe, adding another senior hire to its expanding regional leadership team. Smith’s arrival follows the recent appointments of Martin Gittins as Area Vice President and Mark Molyneux as Field CTO. Smith will oversee channel strategy and partner …

Northamber plc has appointed Darren Spence as Group Managing Director as it enters a new phase of organisational change and operational development. Spence joins the business with more than 27 years of experience in the IT channel, including senior roles across reseller services, emerging technologies and distribution consultancy. His previous …

TP-Link has promoted Kieran Vineer to Distribution Channel Director for the UK and Ireland, expanding his remit to cover both the company’s networking and surveillance portfolios. Vineer, who has spent nearly two decades in channel-focused roles with major UK distributors, has been with TP-Link for more than ten years. During …

Canon EMEA has appointed Peter Saak as Chief of its Integrated Printing & Services Group (IPSG), the business unit formerly known as Digital Printing & Solutions. Saak brings more than two decades of leadership experience within Canon’s regional organisations. His previous roles include B2B Country Director for Canon Eurasia, Managing …

TD Synnex UK and Ireland has appointed Chris Bates as print, supplies and services director – Endpoint Solutions. In addition to leading the print and supplies team, Bates will now oversee the growth and development of endpoint-related services, including configuration and installation, IT lifecycle services, and financial services options available …

Synaxon UK has expanded its team with the appointment of Markella Corbetta as Category Manager, a newly created role aimed at accelerating partner business development and supporting strategic bids. Corbetta brings more than seven years of experience from Ingram Micro, where she held roles in product management and served as …