Ingram Micro Pres of North America Mobility Unit Howell Resigns, Nejdwai Named as Replacement

Ingram Micro Inc.

, the world's largest technology distributor and a global leader in IT supply-chain, mobile device lifecycle services and logistics solutions, today announced that Bashar Nejdawi, a 29-year veteran of the telecommunication and mobility industry and current senior vice president of corporate strategic initiatives and partnerships for Ingram Micro Mobility (formerly Brightpoint, Inc.), has been promoted to president of Ingram Micro North America Mobility, effective immediately. He will report to Shailendra Gupta, senior executive vice president and president, Ingram Micro Asia Pacific and global head of Ingram Micro Mobility. Nejdawi will replace Mark Howell, current executive vice president and president of Ingram Micro North America Mobility, who has resigned to pursue personal interests. Howell will work with Nejdawi through his departure on Jan. 18, 2013, to help ensure continuity and a seamless transition.