Beyond Distribution with GTDC

Distribution’s Evolution and Future. Insight from Top Executives at GTDC Summit NA

Rapid change deeply impacts the channel, and IT distributors are orchestrating those transformations. In episode 51, Frank Vitagliano moderates an insightful conversation on that topic with a panel of the top distribution executives in North America, recorded live at the February GTDC Summit NA in Oceanside, CA. The group touches on a number of critical channel topics, including upstream and downstream advances with AI and collaboration opportunities with hyperscalers, and discuss the challenges of the current global environment. Frank’s guests include:    
Sean Kerins, President and CEO, Arrow Electronics  
Dan Schwab, Co-President, D&H 
Paul Bay, CEO, Ingram Micro 
Patrick Zammit - CEO, TD SYNNEX  
 What can channel expect from distributors in the future? How will AI impact sales, marketing, support and other operations? Check out this special episode of Beyond Distribution with GTDC to hear their answers.  

Global Policy Shifts and Financial Outlook with Emily Mansfield of the EIU

Geopolitical changes are creating uncertainties across the globe, from new policies and tariffs to potentially temporary supply chain moves. Despite those reservations, the IT industry have several reasons to be optimistic this year, suggests Emily Mansfield, Regional Director, Europe, Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). The 2025 GTDC Summit EMEA speaker joins host Frank Vitagliano for an interactive discussion on European and worldwide concerns and factors that could boost (or impede) IT spending in episode 52 of Beyond Distribution with GTDC. 
How will tariff threats, the Ukrainian conflict and other political uncertainties affect markets and buying capabilities? What impact could positive trends in inflation and interest rates have on consumers and businesses?  
Hear the answers to those questions in this episode of Beyond Distribution with GTDC. 
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European Distribution Leaders Look to the Future at GTDC Summit EMEA

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.