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Beyond Distribution with GTDC

Beyond Distribution with GTDC

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European Distribution Leaders Look to the Future at GTDC Summit EMEA

European Distribution Leaders Look to the Future at GTDC Summit EMEA

2025-04-16
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Despite global economic uncertainty, the value of ICT distribution continues to strengthen with new technologies, services and platform investments. In episode 53 of Beyond Distribution, host Frank Vitagliano moderates an insightful conversation on what the future holds for the channel as well as its rapidly changing ecosystem with a panel of European distribution executives. This session was recorded live at the recent GTDC Summit EMEA event in Madrid, Spain. From expanding portfolios and digital platforms to incorporating AI everywhere, the group touched on a number of critical channel topics, including the opportunities and challenges of operating in today’s disruptive global environment.   

The executive panel included:     

  •  Ali Baghdadi, SVP & Chief Country Executive, Ingram Micro (MEA focus) 
  • Nick Bannister, President ECS EMEA, Arrow Electronics 
  • Alessandro Cattani, CEO, Esprinet 
  • Frank Salmon, CEO, CMS Distribution Ltd. 

Where are distributors investing their resources? How will innovation spur their sales and support capabilities? Listen to this extraordinary episode of Beyond Distribution with GTDC to find out.   

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