Ingram Micro Holding Corporation has been named HPE's Global Distributor of the Year for 2026, securing the prestigious title for the third time. The award was presented to CEO Paul Bay at the HPE Partner Growth Summit 2026 in Las Vegas, NV, recognizing the company's commitment to delivering value to HPE partners and enabling business growth across organizations of all sizes.

Third Global Win Highlights Sustained Partnership Excellence

The 2026 recognition reflects Ingram Micro's exceptional performance as a distribution partner and B2B Platform business. Key capabilities underpinning the repeat wins include aligned execution against HPE's strategic priorities, continued strategic investment in Hybrid Cloud, AI, Networking, and GreenLake solutions, and support for business customers to develop new capabilities, grow revenues, and increase profit opportunities.

"Our customer-first mindset is what drives Ingram Micro's performance and makes the partnerships we establish and grow so valuable," said Paul Bay, CEO of Ingram Micro. "HPE has been a tremendous partner for many years, and we are looking forward to what we can do together this year."

"Earning this award three times is a testament to the commitment we make with our HPE relationship and the value we place on generating growth together," added Eric Kohl, Vice President, Global Vendor Engagement, Security & Networking, Ingram Micro.

Regional and Local Teams Earn Multiple Accolades

Beyond the global title, Ingram Micro's regional and local teams were recognized with several additional awards. The following table outlines the full scope of regional recognition received:

Simon Ewington, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Channel and Partner Ecosystem at HPE, commented on the recognition: "The HPE Partner of the Year 2026 Awards spotlight partners who don't just keep pace with innovation, they invest in truly understanding the full HPE portfolio and building the expertise to apply it to real customer challenges. That depth of capability is what turns great technology into measurable outcomes for our customers."

Expanded Global Distributor Role and Program Enhancements

The global award follows Ingram Micro being selected as one of two HPE Global Distributors, granting full access to HPE's entire portfolio—including HPE networking, cloud, and AI solutions. The expanded engagement is set to introduce enhanced services, solutions, and support through the Ingram Micro HPE Partner Growth Accelerator Program, along with broader geographic reach for partners and customers worldwide.

Ingram Micro operates as a leading technology company in the global IT ecosystem, with the ability to reach nearly 90% of the global population. Through its AI-powered digital platform, Ingram Micro Xvantage™, the company offers an integrated experience combining hardware and cloud subscriptions, personalized recommendations, instant pricing, order tracking, and billing automation, alongside a broad range of technology services including financing, specialized marketing, and lifecycle management.