Tech Data Corporation announced it has appointed John Tonnison to lead the strategic direction, operations, and go-to-market execution of the company's worldwide cloud business. Tonnison will continue to serve as the company's executive vice president, chief information officer (CIO), a position he has held since 2009. In his expanded role, Tonnison will oversee the company's cloud leadership in the Americas and Europe and will continue to report directly to Bob Dutkowsky, the company's chief executive officer.

Tonnison joined Tech Data in 2001 as vice president, Worldwide E-Business. Prior to joining Tech Data, he held executive management positions in the U.S., United Kingdom, and Germany with TSN, Ameriquest, Log 2000, Frontline Distribution, and Mancos Computers.