CDW UK & International appoints John Holt as Senior Director of Professional & Managed Services UK&I

CDW UK & International (UK&I) is delighted to announce the appointment of John Holt as Senior Director of Professional & Managed Services UK&I, effective 5 January 2026.

John brings extensive experience in designing, building, and delivering services for Enterprise and Mid-Market customers. His career spans leadership roles at Digital Space, Daisy, and Computacenter, where he consistently combined exceptional customer service with strong commercial acumen to grow accounts and maximise value for both customers and the organisation.

He has successfully led operational and commercial workstreams across multiple acquisitions, overseeing integration and driving service transformation for combined businesses. Guided by strong customer relationships, John invests time to understand how services feel from the customer’s perspective and ensures delivery aligns with their strategic objectives.

Penny Williams, SVP & Managing Director UK&I, commented: “I’m delighted to welcome John Holt to CDW. John joins our senior leadership team. His proven track record in driving service excellence and his ability to combine strategic vision with disciplined operational execution, make him the ideal leader for our Professional and Managed Services organisation. John’s customer‑first approach and deep understanding of the partner ecosystem will help us deliver innovative solutions that create real value for our customers.”

John Holt added: “I’m excited to join CDW UK&I at such a pivotal time. The opportunity to lead a talented team and shape service strategies that deliver exceptional outcomes for customers is something I’m passionate about. I look forward to building strong partnerships, fostering collaboration, and ensuring our services remain robust, scalable, and aligned with our customers’ strategic goals.”

John’s appointment underscores CDW UK&I’s commitment to driving service excellence, revenue growth, and operational efficiency through innovative strategies and exceptional talent leadership.