Appointment

CDW Appoints Sam Balaji to Board of Directors

Oct 20, 2026 | By Kuldeep Jangid

SUMMARY

CDW appointed Sam Balaji to its board.
He brings over 30 years of technology and business experience.
CDW helps businesses manage their technology needs.

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Kuldeep JangidEdit Profile

CDW, the strategic end to end technology partner that turns customer ambition into outcomes, has appointed Sam Balaji to it's Board of Directors, effective October 15, 2026.

Balaji has over 30 years of experience in technology, consulting and global business leadership. He most recently served as Global CEO of Consulting and Advisory at Deloitte.

At Deloitte, he helped grow large businesses across AI, cloud, cybersecurity and digital transformation. He also has experience in strategic partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance.

Balaji spent nearly 30 years at Deloitte in senior roles across consulting, technology and risk services. He also serves on the board of BlackLine, a provider of cloud-based financial and accounting software, where he brings experience in corporate governance, cybersecurity and business strategy.

“Sam is an accomplished global business leader who brings deep technology and services expertise, a track record of innovation and growth, and extensive multi-sector transformation experience," said Christine A. Leahy, chair and chief executive officer, CDW.

“I’m honored to join CDW’s Board at a time when technology is playing an increasingly critical role in how organizations operate and grow,” said Balaji. “CDW’s customer-first approach and broad technology expertise create significant opportunities to help customers differentiate and navigate change.

About CDW

CDW Corporation helps businesses, and organizations choose and use technology solutions. It serves customers in business, government, education and healthcare across the United States, the UK and Canada, helping them manage technology needs and get more value from their investments.