CDW Corporation announced on October 15, 2026, that it has appointed Saranga (Sam) Balaji to its Board of Directors. The appointment increases the total number of directors on the board from nine to ten. Mr. Balaji will serve on the Board’s Audit Committee and is considered independent for purposes of the Nasdaq Global Select Market listing standards.
Mr. Balaji brings more than three decades of experience in technology, advisory, and global business leadership. His most recent role was Global Chief Executive Officer of Consulting & Advisory at Deloitte, where he led the development of multibillion-dollar businesses in artificial intelligence, cloud, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. Prior to his tenure at Deloitte, he held several senior leadership roles within the firm spanning consulting, technology, and technology risk services.
Currently, Mr. Balaji serves on the board of BlackLine, a financial and accounting cloud software solutions provider. In connection with his appointment, he will receive a prorated portion of the annual compensation paid to the company’s non-employee directors, details of which are described in the company’s definitive proxy statement filed with the SEC on April 10, 2026. He will also enter into the company’s standard indemnification agreement.
