Computacenter appoints former Hewlett-Packard bigwig as non-executive chairman

Computacenter on Friday confirmed the appointment of Peter Ryan as non-executive chairman, replacing Greg Lock who has held the role for over a decade.

Subject to shareholder approval, Ryan, who joined the board in February 2018 as an independent non-executive director, will take on the role at the conclusion of the Company's Annual General Meeting on 16 May.

Ryan’s 37-year international career in technology has included roles such as chief sales officer with Hewlett Packard Enterprise, chief client officer at Logica plc and executive vice president of global sales and services with Sun Microsystems Inc.

Mike Norris, chief executive of Computacenter, said: “My fellow board members and I are confident that Peter's personal qualities and extensive, relevant, international sector experience will lead us through the challenges and opportunities ahead. Peter has already made a significant contribution to the work of the board as a non-executive director."

The FTSE 250-listed company said the search for a new non-executive director is underway and a further announcement will be made in due course.

Greg Lock said: "On a personal note I say goodbye to you all, after 11 years as chairman - the best job I have ever had! It is time for me to hand over to Peter Ryan, who has been on our board for a year. I am confident in his personality, experience and expertise, and I look forward to watching how our investments deliver continuous improvements in results."

Computacenter’s shares were up 1.63% at 1,122.00p at 1258 GMT.