David joined the business as a warehouse man in 1998, rising through the ranks before landing his dream role of Director Logistics Operations, EMEA after 20 years of service. Career highlights include negotiating the implementation of a compliant supply chain and establishing open export licences – some of the first awarded in tech distribution – providing global coverage with minimal lead times and supply into our Middle Eastern business.
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1998
Joins Westcon-Comstor in a small team in the logistics department to pick, pack, ship and audit our trade
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2002
As Shipping Supervisor, establishes a small team to manage the shipping process and support customer service for the sales team
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2004
Takes on inbound freight management as Import & Export Manager UK, responsible for landing goods from US, Far East and Europe
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2007
Establishes single inbound European carrier and management of outbound carriers as Import & Export Manager Europe and Middle East
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2010
Launches export compliance as European Import/Export Manager & Export Compliance Manager in most important role to date
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2013
Expanded role as Trade Compliance Manager EMEA reviewing and developing compliance process and policy across EMEA
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2015
Director International Trade & Compliance with oversight of >$20m of trading activity between Europe and Westcon entities around the world
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2018
Director Logistics Operations EMEA, responsible for all logistics operations in EMEA
