Computer 2000 makes two senior appointments

Computer 2000 has announced the appointment of Peter Hubbard as sales director and the promotion of David Watts to the role of commercial director.

Hubbard previously spent 11 years in senior sales roles with Dell and was instrumental in driving phenomenal growth in the company’s UK and EMEA business, with particular expertise in the public sector.  His career in IT has included spells with IBM, Silicon Graphics and latterly a cloud-based contact centre business. In his new role, Hubbard will be responsible for overseeing the sales operations of Computer 2000.

Watts meanwhile will take on additional responsibility for PCs, software, print consumables and components, as well as overseeing the Maverick, Consumer Electronics and Datech businesses.

Says managing director Andy Gass: “We’re delighted to welcome Peter Hubbard to Computer 2000. As sales director he will play a vital role in ensuring that we can continue to maximise our opportunities and grow business with our customers. David Watts has delivered outstanding results in the various senior positions he has occupied in recent years. He possesses the in-depth knowledge of our business and the experience to help us enhance our partnerships and take our business forward”.

“I believe that these individuals and this new structure are fundamental in supporting our continuing growth and achievement of the goals. Enhanced customer engagement, best of breed commercial management and completely-aligned sales and marketing are key to our next stage of development and driving further growth and success.”

Hubbard adds: “I have been really impressed with the ambition and belief of the management team at Computer 2000 and I’m excited to be joining a company that has that kind of drive and commitment – both to developing its own business and delivering growth for its customers and partners.”