Tech Data announced Bonnie Smith has joined the company as Chief Information Officer. Smith brings to Tech Data more than 30 years of experience running global shared-services operations and leading large-scale transformation initiatives. As Tech Data’s Chief Information Officer, she will oversee all aspects of information technology deployment and lead the company’s global IT organization through a critical chapter of strategic innovation and digital transformation. Smith succeeds John “jt” Tonnison, who announced in July his desire to retire after almost two decades with the company. He will remain at Tech Data through mid-November to assist with the transition. Smith joins Tech Data from Lear Corporation, where she served as Vice President and CIO for four years.