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Christine A. Leahy

Chair, President, and CEO at CDW
Board
Since January 2019
Age
60 years
Tenure
Has been with CDW since January 2002, holding key roles including General Counsel, Senior Vice President-International, Chief Revenue Officer, President and Chief Executive Officer from January 2019, and Chair since January 2023.

Also at CDW

AJM
Albert J. Miralles
SVP and Chief Financial Officer
CMC
Christina M. Corley
President, International and Vice Chair
FJK
Frederick J. Kulevich
SVP, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, and Interim Chief People Officer

About

Christine A. Leahy is a seasoned executive who has advanced through various critical roles at CDW, demonstrating exceptional leadership and legal expertise over her extensive career.

She began her journey with CDW in January 2002 as the company's first General Counsel and later expanded her responsibilities as Senior Vice President-International and Chief Revenue Officer, before taking the helm as President and Chief Executive Officer in January 2019 and serving as Chair since January 2023.

Before joining CDW, she built a strong foundation in corporate law as a partner at Sidley Austin from 1991 to 2002, a period that greatly contributed to her capability to lead and inspire in her current roles.

Her broad experience not only in legal practice but also in strategic leadership has been pivotal in shaping CDW’s growth, and she continues to contribute significantly across multiple boards, reinforcing her commitment to both the company and the wider business community.

$CDW Performance Under Christine A. Leahy

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
CDW Chief Revenue Officer July 2017 – December 2018 Responsible for all customer-facing units
CDW Senior Vice President-International May 2016 – July 2017 Led development of international strategy
CDW Chief Legal Officer/General Counsel and Corporate Secretary January 2002 – July 2017 Oversaw legal matters and served as the company’s first general counsel
Sidley Austin LLP Corporate Partner 1991 – 2002 Practiced law in the Chicago office

External Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Brightpoint (formerly Children's Home & Aid) Board of Trustees N/AN/A
Northwestern Memorial Hospital Board of Directors N/AN/A
Junior Achievement of Chicago Board of Directors N/AN/A
The Economic Club of Chicago Board of Directors N/AN/A
Target Corporation Board of Directors N/AN/A

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2023
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Base Salary$1,000,000 N/AFixed annual base salary
All Other Compensation$20,377 N/AIncludes company-paid supplemental disability premiums; executive physical cost of $4,295; 401(k) matching and profit-sharing contributions; travel reimbursements; gift received at sales event

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2023

No information available on performance compensation for 2023