CDW announced changes to its executive leadership team as part of its ongoing commitment to thoughtful succession planning and future growth. Chief Commercial and Operating Officer Chris Corley will step down from her current responsibilities in advance of her future retirement, transitioning into a new role of President, International and Vice Chair. In this role, she will work closely with Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Chris Leahy, on critical priorities aimed at accelerating the company's growth strategy.
One of her initial focus areas will be CDW's international strategy, including responsibility for the company?s international businesses. In conjunction with Chris Corley's transition, CDW announced that Liz Connelly will assume additional responsibilities as Chief Commercial Officer, responsible for U.S. sales, sales enablement, integrated technology solutions, and digital velocity. Liz joined CDW in 2018 following a highly successful career at J.P. Morgan Chase, where she managed complex businesses at scale through transformative periods.
She has consistently demonstrated her staunch customer focus, and innovative and results-oriented leadership during her tenure at CDW and the company looks forward to her continued contributions in this expanded role.