TD SYNNEX appoints Douglas Britt to board, expands size to eleven
TD SYNNEX appointed Douglas Britt to its Board of Directors effective June 17, 2026, increasing the board size to eleven members. Britt will serve on the Audit and Technology Committees, bringing over 30 years of experience in technology and manufacturing.

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TD SYNNEX has appointed Douglas Britt to its Board of Directors effective June 17, 2026, increasing the size of the Board from ten to eleven members. Britt will serve on the Board’s Audit Committee and Technology Committee, bringing over 30 years of experience leading global technology, manufacturing, and supply chain businesses. The appointment aims to strengthen the company's governance and strategic oversight as it advances its strategy, including hyperscale digital infrastructure capabilities.
Britt currently serves as Executive Chairman of Boyd, where he previously served as Chief Executive Officer. He led the sale of the Boyd Thermal business to Eaton Corporation in 2026 and currently oversees that business within Eaton. His career includes roles as President of the Integrated Solutions division of Flex Ltd., and senior leadership positions at Future Electronics, Silicon Graphics, and Solectron.
Board Appointments and Committees
The addition of Britt expands the Board's capacity to oversee the company's operations. His committee assignments are detailed below:
| Committee Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Audit Committee | Member |
| Technology Committee | Member |
Executive Background
Britt currently serves on the boards of Helios Technologies and Benchmark Electronics. He has played a key role in value-creation initiatives, including the strategic growth of Nextracker, which led to its separation into an independent public company. He also expanded Boyd’s Thermal business into a global leader in liquid cooling technologies.
Ann Vezina, Chair of TD SYNNEX’s Board, stated that Britt’s deep expertise across technology, manufacturing, and supply chain operations will be valuable as the company continues to deliver for partners globally. Britt holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California State University, Chico, and has completed executive education programs in Europe.
How will Britt's expertise in liquid cooling technologies influence TD SYNNEX's strategy for hyperscale digital infrastructure?
Could this appointment signal a shift in TD SYNNEX's focus towards expanding its manufacturing and supply chain service offerings?
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