Former Ingram Micro Corp CEO Gregory Spierkel named Member of the Board Of Directors at MGM Hospitality
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.