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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  February 18, 2020

INSIGHT ENTERPRISES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

Delaware

 

0-25092

 

86-0766246

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

 

 

 

 

6820 South Harl Avenue, Tempe, Arizona

 

 

 

85283

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

 

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:

(480) 333-3000

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

 

Trading Symbol

 

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock, par value $0.01

 

NSIT

 

The NASDAQ Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company           

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.          


 


 

Item 5.02.

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On February 18, 2020, Insight Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Wolfgang Ebermann will transition from his current role as President of the Company’s European, Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”) business, effective December 31, 2020.

In addition, the Company announced, effective January 1, 2021, Emma de Sousa, currently Senior Vice President of the Company’s United Kingdom business and EMEA Marketing, will replace Mr. Ebermann as President of the Company’s EMEA business.

Ms. de Sousa joined the Company in 2003 and has served in a number of roles including Vice President of Southern Europe, Managing Director of the United Kingdom and Germany, and Director of Operations for EMEA.

Until January 1, 2021, Mr. Ebermann will continue as President of EMEA and will assist with the transition to Ms. de Sousa’s leadership.

Item 7.01.Regulation FD Disclosure.

A copy of the press release issued by the Company on February 18, 2020 is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The information presented in Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, unless the Company specifically states that the information is to be considered “filed” under the Exchange Act or specifically incorporates it by reference into a filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01.Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit

Number

 

Description

 

 

 

99.1

 

Press release dated February 18, 2020.

 

 

 

104

 

Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL).

 

 


 

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

Insight Enterprises, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

Date:   February 18, 2020

 

By:

 

/s/ Glynis A. Bryan

 

 

 

 

Glynis A. Bryan

 

 

 

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Nasdaq: NSIT

 

Insight announces change in Emea leadership

effective January 1, 2021

TEMPE, AZ – February 18, 2020 – Insight Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: NSIT) (the “Company”) announces today that Wolfgang Ebermann will transition as President of the Company’s European, Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”) business, effective December 31, 2020.  Mr. Ebermann has been instrumental in driving the transformation of Insight in Europe which resulted in an average of 25% growth in annual earnings from operations over the last 5 years and recognition as “Best Place to Work” in several European Countries.

The Company also announces, effective January 1, 2021, Emma de Sousa, currently Senior Vice President of the Company’s United Kingdom business and EMEA Marketing, will replace Mr. Ebermann as President of the Company’s EMEA business.

Ms. de Sousa joined the Company in 2003 and has served in a number of roles including Vice President of Southern Europe, Managing Director of the United Kingdom and Germany, and Director of Operations of EMEA.  Ms. de Sousa has a track record of building high performing teams and delivering strong financial results.

“I am proud to lead an organization that focuses so heavily on its people and culture.  Insight is on a phenomenal journey to provide our clients Intelligent Technology solutions for business transformation and I am delighted to have the opportunity to lead the EMEA team as we continue that,” said Ms. de Sousa.

Until December 31, 2020, Mr. Ebermann will continue as President of EMEA and will assist with the transition to Ms. de Sousa’s leadership.  “Succession planning and onboarding senior leaders is crucial for maintaining the strong momentum in our business,” said Ken Lamneck, Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

About Insight

Today, every business is a technology business. Insight Enterprises Inc. empowers organizations of all sizes with Insight Intelligent Technology Solutions™ and services to maximize the business value of IT. As a Fortune 500-ranked global provider of Digital Innovation, Cloud + Data Center Transformation, Connected Workforce, and Supply Chain Optimization solutions and services, we help clients successfully manage their IT today while transforming for tomorrow. From IT strategy and design to implementation and management, our 11,000 teammates help clients innovate and optimize their operations to run business smarter. Discover more at www.insight.com.

Contacts:

INVESTORS:

Insight Enterprises, Inc.

Glynis Bryan 480-333-3251

GLYNIS.BRYAN@INSIGHT.COM

or

Helen Johnson, 480-333-3234

HELEN.JOHNSON@INSIGHT.COM

 

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Insight Enterprises, Inc.

 

6820 South Harl Avenue

 

Tempe, Arizona 85283

 

800.467.4448

 

FAX 480.760.8958