Paul Lilly is new CFO of Ingram Micro EMEA
Ingram Micro EMEA, a division of Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE: IM), the largest global wholesale provider of technology products and supply chain management services, announced it has appointed Paul Lilley Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Ingram Micro EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) effective immediately. Lilley will report to Jay Forbes, Executive Vice President and President, Ingram Micro EMEA.Mr. Lilley is a seasoned financial executive, having worked for the past twenty years in various leadership roles, including six years experience as Chief Financial Officer for a Swiss-listed business services group, SGS Group and, most recently, three years restructuring and turnaround experience as European CEO and President of Gate Gourmet, an airline catering services business. His most recent role saw him responsible for 8,000 employees operating in 14 European countries.
Jay Forbes, President of Ingram Micro EMEA, said, “We are very fortunate to have attracted someone of Paul’s knowledge and track record. We welcome him to the Ingram Micro team and look forward to the talents and experience he will bring as we continue to build our business and strengthen our financial performance.”
In his new role Mr. Lilley will be responsible for Ingram Micro EMEA’s finance, credit and treasury functions, and, as a member of the senior leadership team, will be a key contributor to the strategic direction of Ingram Micro EMEA .
“I’m pleased to have joined the global leader in the technology distribution sector,” said Mr. Lilley. “These are exciting and challenging times, and Ingram Micro is well positioned to drive value and growth in its chosen markets.”
Mr. Lilley is a chartered cost and management accountant (FCMA) and a graduate of the University of Coventry. He will be based in Brussels, Belgium.
About Ingram Micro Inc.
As a vital link in the technology value chain, Ingram Micro creates sales and profitability opportunities for vendors and resellers through unique marketing programs, outsourced logistics services, technical support, financial services, and product aggregation and distribution. The company serves more than 150 countries and is the only global broadline IT distributor with operations in Asia. Visit http://www.ingrammicro.com or www.ingrammicro-europress.com.