Westcon-Comstor is shuffling its senior UK management team with the disties’ existing UK boss Anthony Byford is moving into a role as vice-president in a newly formed clouded collaboration business division.
This leaves a UK and Ireland managing director vacancy that is being filled by John Nolan.
He said: “I’ve witnessed major shifts in technology adoption and the impacts on the channel during my 17-year tenure at Westcon-Comstor. The single constant throughout this time has been the difference an experienced distributor like Westcon can make when helping partners navigate those market shifts while maintaining high service levels.
“Today, the role of a distributor is even more critical, as we help our partners identify growth opportunities, expand their skills, and ultimately build revenues for success. The beauty of distribution is when you build close relationships with your partners and get to watch our enablement make real, positive impact in that partner’s business.
“We have a unique view of the market, and I look forward to utilising that to help our UK and Ireland partner community. I’m certain that the next five years is set to bring about even more success.”
Westcon-Comstor CEO David Grant said that Byford had been part of the company’s UK&I team since 2005, “working his way up the ladder in impressive
“I have complete confidence in John, his understanding of the market and ability to act accordingly is second to none. I’m very optimistic about the outlook for the UK&I in his hands. It’s a very competitive and demanding market, but John is absolutely the right leader to continue to drive our success”, he added.
