Diversity & Inclusion Councils
Tech Data’s Diversity & Inclusion Councils in each location are comprised of leaders with cross-functional representation. In each location, councils are charged with integration of Tech Data’s Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) strategy within our core business. This strategy benefits our workforce, customers and vendors, as well as the communities we serve. Their cross-company representation enables them to identify successes and opportunities from a D&I perspective.
Business Resource Groups (BRGs)
Elevate is a BRG dedicated to empowering women to thrive in their careers at Tech Data through development, education and networking. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and equitable environment between Tech Data’s colleagues, channel partners and communities through meaningful interactions. The recruitment, retention and advancement of women into leadership positions is essential to Tech Data’s success as an industry leader.
Tech Data Patriots is a BRG dedicated to developing a deeper understanding of the needs and capabilities of veterans, active service personnel and military families represented by Tech Data’s colleagues. The group helps our organization increase its competence in hiring and supporting military veterans in the workforce while supporting the company’s strategic and tactical business goals and serving the community at large.
Beacon is a BRG developed for Tech Data’s colleagues aligned to the core business strategy. The group is dedicated to supporting the recruitment, retention, enablement and advancement of Black people at Tech Data. Beacon also acts as a change agent, to foster inclusiveness and meaningful interactions between all levels of Tech Data’s colleagues, the industry and the community.
Spectrum is Tech Data’s LGBTA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Allies) BRG dedicated to promoting a safe and welcoming environment, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. This group increases Tech Data’s cultural competence while supporting the company’s strategic and tactical business goals
Fuerza is a business resource group committed to empowering the Hispanic/Latinx
community. This group’s mission is to contribute to the overall success of Tech Data by advocating for the professional development of Hispanic/Latinx colleagues and providing education on the inspiring and diverse cultures from across Latin America. Their vision is to positively influence all colleagues, cultivate an environment of inclusion and serve Tech Data’s local communities.
A RECOGNIZED LEADER IN CULTURAL COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Tech Data is proud to be recognized in the community as a leader in the promotion and
practice of diversity and inclusion. Our commitment is evident by our 100 percent Corporate
Equity Index rating by the Human Rights Campaign for over a decade. Our comprehensive Diversity
& Inclusion education curriculum provides employees with various
opportunities to improve their cultural awareness and thereby build an environment of
inclusion.
As an organization, we participate in community programs to foster the culture and
professional development of all people—in and out of our organization. Members of our
employee family are active in their own communities through volunteerism and education.