Rob Purdy appointed national sales director at Westcon-Comstor

Westcon-Comstor has appointed Rob Purdy as the National Sales Director for New Zealand, with his role commencing in January 2025.

Rob Purdy brings extensive experience to the position, having recently served as Country Manager for Fujitsu. His career spans over 20 years at Datacom, where he held several senior roles, including Associate Director for cloud, networking, and security. This background underscores his deep understanding of the technology sector and reinforces his leadership skills.

Dave Rosenberg, Managing Director in New Zealand, expressed enthusiasm for Purdy's appointment, stating, "We are thrilled to welcome Rob Purdy as our new National Sales Director. Following an extensive search, we are fortunate to have found a leader whose passion, deep expertise in our solutions, and exceptional management experience will play a pivotal role in driving our success in the New Zealand market. Rob's leadership will not only accelerate our growth but also strengthen our existing leadership team, enabling us to deliver even greater value to our partners as we enter the new year."

The financial results for the fiscal year 2024 were recently published, highlighting a revenue increase from NZD $178.4 million to NZD $198 million for Westcon-Comstor New Zealand. Profit after tax also rose significantly, from NZD $2.2 million to NZD $5.9 million, marking strong financial performance for the company.

Rob Purdy himself expressed excitement about his new role, stating, "I am delighted to join Westcon-Comstor as the National Sales Director for New Zealand. Having worked closely with the team over the past few months, I have seen firsthand the dedication and innovation that drives this company. I look forward to contributing to our continued success and helping our partners and customers achieve their goals."

Purdy's appointment is viewed as a significant step in strengthening Westcon-Comstor's leadership team and its ongoing commitment to providing value to partners and customers.