CLEARWATER, Fla., June 21, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tech Data Corporation (Nasdaq:TECD) today announced that it has appointed Deena LaMarque Piquion to vice president, Sales and Marketing for the company’s Latin America Export business. In this role, Piquion will oversee the strategic direction and execution of all sales and marketing functions for Tech Data’s Miami-based Latin America Export operations, focusing on profitable revenue generation, business development, vendor relationships, and team member development. She will report to Marty Bauerlein, senior vice president, U.S. Sales.
“This appointment is a reflection of Deena’s proven success and performance, as well as Tech Data’s continued commitment to serving our channel partners in the Latin America market,” said Bauerlein. “Deena’s extensive experience within our Latin America Export business makes her an ideal fit to lead this organization, as she has shown a strong ability to align sales and marketing strategies to provide unique go-to-market solutions for our resellers and vendor partners. Deena is an outstanding leader and I look forward to her continued success in her expanded role.”
Piquion joined Tech Data in September 2000 as an MBA Rotational Associate working on strategic projects throughout the Latin America region. During her tenure with the company, she has held positions of increasing responsibility within Tech Data’s Latin America Export organization, most recently serving as director, Marketing for the business since January 2011 and as acting director of Sales since November 2015. Piquion holds a B.S. in Political Science and Women’s Studies and an M.S. in Foreign Service from Georgetown University.
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Tech Data Corporation is one of the world’s largest wholesale distributors of technology products, services and solutions. Its advanced logistics capabilities and value added services enable 105,000 resellers to efficiently and cost effectively support the diverse technology needs of end users in more than 100 countries. Tech Data generated $26.4 billion in net sales for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2016. It is ranked No. 108 on the Fortune 500® and one of Fortune’s “World’s Most Admired Companies.” To learn more, visit www.techdata.com, or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.