ScanSource Announces President for European Operations
ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), the leading international value-added distributor of specialty technology products, has named Glen “Buck” Baker as President of ScanSource Europe on an interim basis. Mr. Baker will be responsible for strategic direction and leadership of the Company’s European operations, including its POS & Barcoding and Communications business units. Mr. Baker will be based in Brussels, Belgium.
In Europe, Buck Baker replaces Xavier Cartiaux, who had responsibility for ScanSource’s international operations and recently left the Company. Mr. Baker will report to Scott Benbenek, President of Worldwide Operations, ScanSource, Inc.
“Buck has been instrumental in leading ScanSource Communications North America, which achieved record sales results for our last fiscal year,” said Benbenek. “Buck brings to his new position in Europe a wealth of experience in successfully leading a business unit and strong skills in building vendor and customer relationships.”
Buck Baker joined ScanSource in 1995 and has over 23 years of experience in technology distribution. Mr. Baker has served as President of ScanSource Communications North America since 2008. He previously led the merchandising teams for both Catalyst Telecom and ScanSource POS & Barcoding North America as Vice President of Merchandising.
About ScanSource, Inc.
ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC) is the leading international distributor of specialty technology products, operating from dedicated business units in North America, Latin America and Europe. ScanSource POS & Barcoding delivers AIDC (automatic identification and data capture) and POS (point-of-sale) solutions; Catalyst Telecom and ScanSource Communications provide voice, video, data and converged communications equipment; ScanSource Security offers physical security solutions; and ScanSource Services Group delivers value-added support programs and services. Founded in 1992, the company ranks #760 on the Fortune 1000. For more information, call the toll-free sales telephone number at 800.944.2432 or visit www.scansourceinc.com.