Tech Data CEO and leadership

Richard T. (“Rich”) Hume has served as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Tech Data and a member of the company’s Board of Directors since June 2018. In his role as CEO, Rich is responsible for the strategic direction of the company and oversees all aspects of the company’s extensive global technology distribution operations.

A1 Morales joined Tech Data as Executive Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer (C TO) in January 2021.

In. this role, he leads Tech Data's global transformation initiatives, driving efforts to deliver improved experiences and greater agility for both colleagues and channel partners across the technology ecosystem. He oversees the global Transformation Office Team to enable and deliver Tech Data's transformation strategy. Previously, A1 served as CTO at AmerisourceBergen, leading a companywide transformation program focused on enabling business excellence and innovation. Before becoming C TO, A1 joined AmerisourceBergen in 2014 as Senior Vice President of Finance. With more than 25 years of senior-level transformation and financial leadership experience at companies including AT&T, Schering-Plough, Tyco International, and Pentair Valves and Controls, A1 is a passionate and inclusive leader who understands how every colleague can contribute to companywide transformation.

A1 holds a master's degree in Taxation and a bachelor's degree in Accounting, both from Florida International University. He is also fluent in English, Spanish and French - and continues to work on Portuguese.

Charles V. Dannewitz, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, joined the Company in February 1995 as Vice President of Taxes. He was promoted to Senior Vice President of Taxes in March 2000, and assumed responsibility for worldwide treasury operations in July 2003. In February 2014, he was appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, the Americas, and in June 2015 he was promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Dannewitz was employed by Price Waterhouse from 1981 to 1995, most recently as a tax partner. Mr. Dannewitz is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Illinois Wesleyan University.

Global, operationally focused and result driven Senior Financial Executive with progressive track record of leading Fortune 500 and family owned businesses to sustain profitability, cash flow and returns. Excellent problem solving skills with the ability to communicate across divisional boundaries and organizational levels by using hands-on approach when appropriate. Enthusiastic and innovative team leader that consistently meets commitments with business integrity. Impeccable reputation for developing strategic partnerships with functional leaders to effectively bridge the gap between operational decisions and financial targets.



Extensive expertise in:

• General Accounting / Fiscal Management

• Financial & Operational Reporting

• Financial & Strategic Planning / Analysis

• Compliance / Controls (SOX/ CSA)

• Business Contingency

• Acquisitions & Mergers / Financial Modeling

• IT Implementations (SAP) / Disaster Recovery

• Customer & Supplier Negotiations