\nEvolving into the industry\u2019s leading business-to-business (B2B) platform company for the global technology ecosystem,Ingram Micro Holding Corporation (NYSE: INGM) announced the promotion of globally recognized business and digital leader Sanjib Sahoo to President of Ingram Micro\u2019s Global Platform Group.<\/p>\n
This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250108334132\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n Sanjib Sahoo, President of Global Platform Group at Ingram Micro (Photo: Business Wire)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \nSahoo will continue to execute on the company\u2019s vision to become the global technology ecosystem’s business-to-business (B2B) platform. This includes leading the continued development and deployment of its digital twin, Xvantage\u2122, a patent-pending B2B technology platform and operating model designed to make it easier for customers and vendors to work with Ingram Micro and create more value.<\/p>\n \n\u201cIngram Micro has built upon its decades of experience to become a disruptive leader and digital force in the global technology industry,\u201d says Paul Bay, CEO of Ingram Micro. \u201cI\u2019m pleased to announce the appointment of Sanjib as President of our Global Platform Group. A proven business strategist and digital innovator, Sanjib\u2019s expanded leadership and dedicated team will better support and accelerate our vision of becoming a platform company that will reinvent the B2B customer experience through Xvantage.\u201d<\/p>\n \nPreviously, Sahoo served as the company\u2019s executive vice president, global technology and chief digital officer. Hired in 2021, he set the vision and roadmap for Ingram Micro Xvantage, an AI-driven business platform for Ingram Micro\u2019s team members, customers, and vendor partners that enables real-time interactions, data exchange, insights, and purchasing, significantly reducing the friction from typical B2B transactions. In 2022, Ingram Micro\u2019s digital experience platform broke ground, starting a transformative journey for the industry-leading technology distributor.<\/p>\n \nWith approximately 29 million lines of code, 20 intelligent engines, and 30 patents pending, Xvantage is uniquely and purposefully designed to change how the tech industry works. Now in use in 16 countries, Xvantage is moving the industry from transactions to more interactions by introducing actionable business intelligence for strategic growth and decision-making.<\/p>\n \n\u201cSanjib\u2019s vision for Xvantage and our team\u2019s ongoing commitment to excellence have changed how we create and deliver value for the global tech industry,\u201d continues Bay. \u201cTogether, with our customers and vendors, we are delivering more value and realizing Ingram Micro\u2019s strategic shift from 45-year-old technology distribution leader to ground-breaking, global B2B platform innovator.\u201d<\/p>\n \nAs President of the Global Platform Group, Sahoo leads all aspects of platform strategy across Ingram Micro. This includes platform development, the innovation flywheel, global growth, services and support, and the business expansion plans for Ingram Micro\u2019s platform operating model. Sahoo also oversees the key leadership team within Ingram Micro\u2019s Global Platform Group and will continue collaborating with Ingram Micro\u2019s regional Presidents, Chief Country Executives, and other business leaders to transform the company\u2019s operating metrics and drive more growth through Xvantage.<\/p>\n \n\u201cI\u2019m honored to lead our efforts to move towards a platform-first model and transform Ingram Micro from distributor to platform ecosystem company,\u201d says Sahoo. \u201cXvantage is helping our customers and vendors to work faster, smarter, and with more intention. I\u2019m excited to lead, collaborate, inspire, and take action to enhance and expand Ingram Micro\u2019s growing impact on our customers, vendors, and the industry through our AI-driven digital experience platform Xvantage.\u201d<\/p>\n Elevating the Experience at Scale<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n \nThroughout 2024, Ingram Micro worked to improve the experience and business efficiency of its more than 161,000 customers and 1,500 vendors globally by using Xvantage to build greater customer advantage and help eliminate friction tied to the market\u2019s most common and complex B2B pain points. The innovation cycles and enhancements to Xvantage are continuous and include:<\/p>\n Xvantage Serves the Industry with Greater Success at Scale<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n \nAdding to the momentum around Ingram Micro and Xvantage is the continued and growing support of its customers and technology vendors.<\/p>\n \n\u201cThe introduction of Xvantage has changed how we work and how we think about the future of our company and the experience we want to create and innovate around for our team and our customers,\u201d says Bill Blum, President, Alpine Business Systems and U.S. Co-President of Trust X Alliance, an exclusive, global community of strategic Ingram Micro customers. \u201cThe combined leadership of Bay and Sahoo is inspiring and impactful. Congrats to Sanjib and Ingram Micro and the continued advancement and adoption of Xvantage.\u201d<\/p>\n \nAt the 2024 Ingram Micro ONE Innovation Summit, HP\u2019s VP Global Channel Partner Sales shared his experience with Sahoo on stage<\/a>, stating Ingram Micro is \u201cdisrupting the distribution at its core\u201d with Xvantage.<\/p>\n \nIngram Micro was a pilot partner of the new Buy with AWS<\/a> feature available through AWS Marketplace. This allows Ingram Micro to provide simplified software buying experiences for customers on its website, powered by AWS Marketplace. Additionally, Ingram Micro recently announced<\/a> a multi-year Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with AWS, designed to drive more business to and through the global IT channel via Xvantage.<\/p>\n \n\u201cWith the combined power of our people and our Xvantage platform, we will distribute even greater success at scale for our growing ecosystem of customers, vendors, and alliances,\u201d concludes Bay.<\/p>\n About Ingram Micro<\/b><\/p>\n \nIngram Micro (NYSE: INGM) is a leading technology company in the global information technology ecosystem. With the ability to reach nearly 90% of the global population, we play a vital role in the worldwide IT sales channel, bringing products and services from technology manufacturers and cloud providers to a highly diversified base of business-to-business technology experts. Through Ingram Micro Xvantage\u2122, our AI-powered digital platform, we offer what we believe to be the industry\u2019s first comprehensive business-to-consumer-like experience, integrating hardware and cloud subscriptions, personalized recommendations, instant pricing, order tracking, and billing automation. We also provide a broad range of technology services, including financing, specialized marketing, and lifecycle management, as well as technical pre- and post-sales professional support. Learn more at www.ingrammicro.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Forward-Looking Statements<\/b><\/p>\n \nThis release contains \u201cforward-looking statements\u201d within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. 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Ingram Micro undertakes no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise, except as may be required by any applicable securities laws.<\/p>\n \nIngram Micro, Xvantage, and associated logos are trademarks of Ingram Micro Inc. (an indirect subsidiary of Ingram Micro Holding Corporation) or its licensors.<\/p>\n View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span>https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250108334132\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Press Contact: KEYWORDS:<\/b> California United States North America<\/p>\n INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:<\/b> Technology Mobile\/Wireless Business Apps\/Applications Professional Services Artificial Intelligence Telecommunications Software Networks Internet Hardware Data Management Security VoIP<\/p>\n![\"Sanjib](\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20250108334132\/en\/2347777\/4\/Ingram_Micro_President_Global_Platform_Group_Sanjib_Sahoo.jpg\")
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