Tech Data ME names Hanspeter Eiselt as new Managing Director

Eiselt will take over Adnan Al Falah's responsibilities as the Managing Director of Tech Data's operations across the Middle East.

Eiselt previously held the position of Vice President of Azlan - Tech Data's value added distribution arm, where he has been an instrumental contributor to the successful integration of Azlan with Tech Data's operations across EMEA. As Vice President, Azlan Sales (EMEA), Eiselt managed the European sales and in-country implementation activities.

Hanspeter Eiselt joined Tech Data as Vice President, Enterprise Solutions in September of 2004 to lead the development and implementation of Tech Data's Value Added distribution strategy in Europe. Prior to joining Tech Data Eiselt served as Vice President & General Manager of Hilti Germany. From 1991 to 1997 Eiselt worked for Compaq Computer in various marketing positions and joined Dell in the USA where he held the position of Director, Global Marketing from 1997 to 2000.

Commenting on the above appointment, Steve Lockie, Regional MD, Tech Data Group, stated, "I'm delighted that Hanspeter will be taking the helm at Tech Data Middle East. Through skilful management and strong leadership, Adnan has over the years built a very focused, committed and high-performing team in the UAE and now the business is well poised for Hanspeter to take it to further heights."

Hanspeter Eiselt holds a B.A. in European Business Administration from Middlesex University, London and Diplom-Betriebswirt from Reutlingen University, Germany.