Tech Data Lead Independent Director Charles E. Adair Named to 2017 NACD Directorship 100

CLEARWATER, Fla., July 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Tech Data Corporation (Nasdaq: TECD) today announced that Charles E. ("Eddie") Adair, the independent lead director of Tech Data's Board of Directors and chair of its Governance and Nominating Committee, has been named to the 2017 National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Directorship 100 in recognition of his exemplary leadership in the boardroom and promoting the highest standards of corporate governance. The NACD Directorship 100 recognizes the most influential leaders in the boardroom and corporate governance community.

"Eddie's inclusion on the NACD Directorship 100 is a prestigious honor and an extraordinary achievement," said Robert Dutkowsky, Tech Data chairman and chief executive officer. "His leadership in the boardroom, along with his unwavering commitment to truthfulness, fairness and clarity, exemplify the true spirit of good corporate governance and sets a standard of excellence that all of our board members strive to meet. We congratulate him on this honor and thank him for his dedication and hard work on behalf of Tech Data's shareholders."

Fifty corporate directors and leaders from 50 organizations that impact boardroom agendas have been selected for inclusion in the NACD Directorship 100. Nominees are evaluated in four key categories: integrity, matur confidence, informed judgment, and high performance standards. An independent selection committee reviews each nominee's history of advancing board performance and leading corporate-governance practices in accordance with established NACD principles. The principles are a framework that encourages excellence in areas critical to boardroom leadership, including, but not limited to, risk oversight, corporate strategy, compensation, and transparency.

To learn more about the NACD Directorship 100, visit 2017 NACD Directorship 100http://www.nacdonline.org/D100.

About Tech Data
Tech Data Corporation is one of the world's largest wholesale distributors of technology products, services and solutions. Its advanced logistics capabilities and value added services enable 115,000 resellers to efficiently and cost effectively support the diverse technology needs of end users in more than 100 countries. Tech Data generated $26.2 billion in net sales for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2017. It is ranked No. 107 on the Fortune 500® and one of Fortune's "World's Most Admired Companies."  To learn more, visit www.techdata.com, or follow us on Facebook and Twitter. 

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