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Paul Bay

Chief Executive Officer, Ingram Micro Holding

Search every verified Paul Bay interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Paul Bay, CEO of Ingram Micro, discussed the company's performance and outlook in recent interviews. He stated that demand remains strong, particularly from small and medium-sized businesses, and noted that the company saw 34% growth in cloud and infrastructure as a service. Bay described enterprise AI deployment as still in its early stages, saying that while interest in AI is high, many customers lack the fluency to deploy it. He added that cybersecurity and network refresh remain critical areas of focus. Bay highlighted India as Ingram Micro's second-largest country globally and said the company will continue investing there, marking 30 years of operations. He also commented on the company's internal shift, stating that Ingram Micro had been internally focused but has "turned that corner" and sees opportunities ahead. In a separate appearance in Mexico, Bay discussed the company's global platform Xvantage and its Centers of Excellence, including one in Mexico with over 60 specialists. He also made a lighthearted prediction that the U.S. and Mexico could meet in the World Cup final.

Recent appearances

  • Ingram Micro CEO Paul Bay On AI, India, Cloud & Enterprise Tech Demand | N18V | CNBC TV18

    July 08, 2026 · 📺 CNBC-TV18

    Ingram Micro CEO Paul Bay says India remains one of the company's most important growth markets, with investments set to continue as enterprise technology demand stays resilient. CNBC-TV18's Reema Tendulkar speaks to Paul Bay about enterprise tech spending trends, India's role in Ingram Micro's global business, AI adoption, cloud growth, cybersecurity, AI PCs and why enterprise AI deployment is still in its early stages. Bay also shares his outlook on demand from small and mid-sized businesses and the opportunities ahead for the technology sector. #IngramMicro #PaulBay #AI #India #Cloud #Cyb…

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  • ¿México vs EE. UU. en la final? La predicción futbolera del CEO de Ingram Micro

    June 12, 2026 · 📺 Infochannel Videos

    Paul Bay, presidente corporativo de Ingram Micro, estuvo en México y dejó claro que el futuro de la tecnología no se trata de procesos lentos, sino de velocidad, escala y servicio. La compañía ha invertido cientos de millones de dólares en su plataforma global Xvantage , combinando hardware, software y servicios en la nube en un solo lugar impulsado por IA. Además, ¡están potenciando su Centro de Excelencia (COE) en México, que ya cuenta con más de 60 especialistas y planea crecer significativamente!

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  • Ingram Micro Holding Corporation Q4 2025 Earnings Call

    March 04, 2026 · 📺 Investing 101

    Ingram Micro Holding Corporation Q4 2025 Earnings Conference Call. Twitter - https://twitter.com/i101in If you find our work useful ...

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  • How Ingram Micro Is Using AI to Transform the Global Channel

    November 17, 2025 · 📺 HyperFRAME Research

    In this episode of the HyperFRAME Podcast — produced in collaboration with Ingram Micro — Steven Dickens sits down with Paul Bay, CEO of Ingram Micro, to explore how AI is fundamentally reshaping the global channel ecosystem. Paul explains how Ingram Micro is leveraging three years of AI investment, more than 400 machine-learning models, and a mature data foundation to transform partner operations, reduce cost-to-serve, and unlock new revenue opportunities. From AI Assist and intelligent demand generation to Xvantage, their single-pane-of-glass platform, this conversation breaks down how dis…

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  • Paul Bay Explains The Need For More Involved Distribution - Best of Breed Keynote

    November 13, 2025 · 📺 CRN

    At XChange Best of Breed 2025, Ingram Micro’s CEO Paul Bay and GTDC’s CEO Frank Vitagliano took to the stage to discuss the evolving landscape for IT solution providers, emphasizing the importance of operational efficiency, AI monetization and value creation. Learn more - https://www.ingrammicro.com/

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  • Ingram Micro CEO Paul Bay | XChange Best of Breed 2025

    November 06, 2025 · 📺 Ingram Micro USA

    In his keynote, Paul Bay shares how Ingram Micro is empowering partners through innovation, AI, and the Xvantage™️ platform. 🔑 Three Core Drivers of Partner Success: • Remove Friction: Streamline operations and lower costs to focus on customers. • Demand Generation: Speed time to market with seamless MSP connectivity. • Unlocking Value: Match supply and demand in real time to boost profitability. 🚀 Xvantage™️ is already driving tens of thousands of new opportunities and hundreds of millions in incremental business. Since launching IDA in Q1, growth is up 50%—proof that smart execution, effic…

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  • Ingram Micro Holding Corporation INGM Q3 2025 Earnings Call

    November 03, 2025 · 📺 Fyfull

    --------- Ingram Micro Holding Corporation INGM Q3 2025 Earnings Call --------- In this video, we’ll cover the latest quarterly earnings results, key financial metrics, and business highlights from the most recent reporting period. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and follow us on X for more updates: https://x.com/Fyfull2 Disclaimer: This video includes segments from official corporate earnings calls and presentations, used for educational and informational purposes under fair use (Section 107, U.S. Copyright Act). No affiliation or endorsement by the companies mentioned is implied. All content…

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  • AI, Cloud, and the Channel: A Conversation with Ingram Micro’s CEO

    September 08, 2025 · 📺 Ingram Micro USA

    With AI reshaping the global technology channel, what role is Ingram Micro playing in addressing partner challenges and opportunities? Hosts Patrick Moorhead and Daniel Newman are joined by Ingram Micro's CEO, Paul Bay, for a conversation on how Ingram Micro’s platform-driven transformation and AI strategy are impacting the technology channel. The discussion covers the evolving role of global distributors, the launch of the Xvantage platform, closing partner skills gaps, and how Ingram Micro is balancing traditional offerings with new demands for AI and cloud solutions. #IngramMicro #Xvanta…

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  • AI, Cloud, and the Channel: A Conversation with Ingram Micro’s CEO

    September 04, 2025 · 📺 Six Five Media

    0:00 Intro: AI's impact on business partnerships 5:02 Ingram Micro's digital transformation journey 10:25 Using AI to identify sales opportunities 13:41 Balancing PC refresh and data center growth 18:34 Differentiating through customer-centric platform approach 22:41 Addressing talent and culture in AI era With AI reshaping the global technology channel, what role is Ingram Micro playing in addressing partner challenges and opportunities? Hosts Patrick Moorhead and Daniel Newman are joined by Ingram Micro's CEO, Paul Bay, for a conversation on how Ingram Micro’s platform-driven transformatio…

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  • Ingram Micro INGM Q2 2025 Earnings Call

    August 10, 2025 · 📺 Fyfull

    Ingram Micro INGM Q2 2025 Earnings Call --------- In this video, we'll cover the latest quarterly earnings results, key financial ...

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  • Sponsored Content: Ingram Micro - Paul Bay

    December 11, 2024 · 📺 Business Reporter

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  • Ingram Micro CEO on the return to public markets

    October 24, 2024 · 📺 CNBC Television

    Paul Bay, Ingram Micro CEO, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss the differences in the company since it first went public, the company's new AI-powered digital platform, and much more.

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