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TAMPA, Fla., June 22, 2017 -- Global Convergence, Inc. (GCI), a leading value-added distributor specializing in Network Visibility, NSM (Network Security Monitoring), Software Defined Data Center and Open Infrastructure solutions for the global IT channel, today announced that it has selected Dave Rich to take the helm as its new CFO.
With an MBA from Emory University, Forensics Accounting Certification from Northwestern University, and a CFA Charter designation, Mr. Rich will leverage his extensive and diverse experience in financial management, business intelligence, strategic planning and analytics to advance and reinforce GCI’s continued explosive growth trajectory.
“GCI is unrelenting in its pursuit to attract and onboard exceptional talent to support our corporate mission and vision for the future,” said Jim Bradshaw, Chairman and CEO at Global Convergence. “Dave’s experience in the technology industry and his expertise in finance and analytics, along with his solid understanding of managed services, sales and business operations, align perfectly with GCI’s overall expansion initiatives.”
Mr. Rich is a native Floridian and has worked in the Tampa Bay business community for over 20 years.
About Global Convergence, Inc.
Founded in 1990, Global Convergence Inc. (GCI) is the channel’s services and solutions company. GCI empowers solution providers to bring innovative and disruptive technologies to market that complement their portfolio and provide them with new revenue opportunities. With a strong foundation as a U.S.-based value-added distributor with a full, channel-driven IT services portfolio specializing in voice and data networks and enterprise mobility, GCI has global capabilities in 170 countries. To learn more, visit www.globalconvergence.com, or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Media Contact Global Convergence, Inc. Brittany Grant Senior Director of Marketing [email protected]
