Mr. Spierkel served for seven years as the Chief Executive Officer of Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE: IM), a leading global technology distributor. He retired last year from the Fortune 100 Company, which distributes and markets technology products from companies including Apple and Microsoft. Mr. Spierkel led the Company's $500 million acquisition of Tech Pacific and significantly strengthened its presence in Asia.
He also led the transformation of the European region into a best-in-class performer, delivering sales and operating margins at historic highs.
Before joining Ingram Micro in 1997, Mr. Spierkel spent 11 years at Canada-based Mitel Corp., a multinational manufacturer of PBX, software and semiconductor products. He also worked in market research for Nortel Inc. and in sales and product development for Bell Canada . Mr. Spierkel, who is 56, serves as a board member for PACCAR Inc., a truck manufacturer and technology company. A Canadian by birth, Mr. Spierkel earned a bachelor's degree at Carleton University in Ontario, Canada, and an MBA at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.