In honor of his retirement from the board of directors, TD SYNNEX is celebrating the legacy of Matthew Miau, a visionary leader in the IT industry whose impact extends far beyond the boardroom.

As the board’s longest-tenured director with service spanning three decades, Miau’s tenure began when he was named chair of the SYNNEX Corporation Board in 1992. He served as chair until 2008, followed by chair emeritus and director and, under his guidance, the company underwent transformative growth, evolving into a global technology powerhouse. Highlights from his time with the company include investing in the business and supporting its subsequent initial public offering, conducting numerous strategic acquisitions, spinning off Concentrix Corp., and completing SYNNEX’s merger with Tech Data to form the global IT solutions aggregator, TD SYNNEX.

Miau's career highlights include a multitude of impactful business ventures, earning him the nickname of "Mr. Joint Venture" in the Taiwan market. Miau also serves as chair of the Chinese National Federation of Industries (CNFI), an industrial association representing the majority of manufacturing businesses in Taiwan.

As he prepares to retire from the board, company leaders reflect on Miau's extraordinary contributions to TD SYNNEX and the broader technology business partners ecosystem.

Guiding Transformative Growth

"Matthew's unwavering commitment and strategic vision have been instrumental in shaping our company's trajectory, and his influence reverberates across our organization and industry," said Ann Vezina, chair, TD SYNNEX Board of Directors. "His leadership has gone beyond financial performance, fostering innovation, empowering partners and driving excellence."

Empowering Partners Through Technology

"Matthew's passion lies in serving our partners," said Rich Hume, CEO, TD SYNNEX. "He understands that technology isn't just about products; it's about enabling success. Whether through innovative solutions, strategic alliances or mentorship, Matthew has consistently championed our partners' growth."

Navigating Seismic Shifts in the Technology Landscape

"Throughout his tenure, Matthew consistently challenged the management team to ensure that our company was a destination for career-minded individuals, that there was focus on continuous growth in the business and that long-term value creation was present in our decision-making process," said Dennis Polk, a current board member and previously served as SYNNEX Corp. president and CEO. "His support of these initiatives, and many others, were key to our ongoing goal of delivering value to all our constituents."

Laying a Foundation for Growth

"I was very lucky to work with Matthew as a boss, investor and friend," said Bob Huang, founder, SYNNEX Corp. "His financial support for the growth in '90s, subsequent strategies on manufacturing alliance with MiTAC and back-office expansions are utmost pivotal to Synnex success. I am forever indebted to his contributions."