Executive Leadership
Paul
Lidsky
Chief Executive Officer
Paul Lidsky is a seasoned technology executive with more than 40 years of experience leading and transforming organizations across the IT hardware, software and services industry. As Chief Executive Officer of Diversified, he brings a proven track record of driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and client-focused innovation. Paul also serves as Chairman of Diversified’s Board of Directors, providing strategic oversight and guidance for the company’s continued growth. He was previously COO at Spanlink Communications prior to the spinoff of Calabrio, where he was a founder and CEO. Paul has also held CEO roles at Core BTS, Datalink Corporation, and OneLink Inc. and has also led and advised companies such as Stratix, and Core BTS as Chairman of the Board. At Core BTS, Paul drove the company’s buildout of a Microsoft focused advisory organization, national expansion, strengthened strategic partnerships with Cisco and Microsoft, and advanced service offerings in cloud modernization, data center infrastructure, and managed services. Paul holds a degree from the University of Cincinnati and resides in Sarasota, Florida with his wife of 48 years, Amy. He is the proud father of two, and grandfather to three. Outside of his roles as CEO, husband, parent, and grandparent he enjoys international travel and boating.
Jeremy
Daum
Chief Financial Officer
As Diversified’s Chief Financial Officer, Jeremy Daum brings extensive experience in Financial planning and analysis, corporate strategy, M&A and Business Partnership within Technology Services, Financial Services and Private Equity Transformation. Prior to his role at Diversified, he served as Synoptek’s Chief Financial Officer where he built a world-class team, drove strategic partnerships across key business functions and created scale for the future growth of the organization. At Diversified, he leads and provides strategic guidance for our global finance and accounting with a continued focus on growth and process efficiency. He graduated with a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Trinity University. In addition to keeping busy with his family, Jeremy enjoys running, cooking, and music.
Debbie
Fulton
Chief People Officer
Debbie Fulton is a strategic HR leader with over 25 years of experience in driving transformative human capital initiatives that seamlessly align with business objectives while fostering a thriving organizational culture. As the Chief Human Resources Officer at Diversified, she is passionate about shaping inclusive, high-performance environments where associates are valued, supported, and empowered to grow. By building robust, people-centric programs, her team ensures that talent development and retention are at the forefront, leading to higher engagement and reduced turnover. Debbie’s approach integrates leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency, enabling HR to act as a strategic partner in driving business success. Additionally, she focuses on cultivating a positive HR brand that not only attracts top talent but also strengthens the company’s reputation and aligns with core values. Her authentic, transparent, and collaborative leadership style has been key to her success in creating environments where both people and businesses can thrive.
Mathew
Newfield
President, Chief Commercial Officer
Mathew Newfield brings over 20 years’ experience to Diversified. He has held various leadership roles with several technology companies and has deep expertise in security and cloud solutions that complement Diversified’s sophisticated media and broadcast segments. In addition to his business accomplishments, Mat is a skilled leader with a unique sales and operational mindset that inspires diverse thinking and teamwork. He is also a champion of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts, holding previous executive sponsorship roles in DEI councils and associate interest groups. Mat drives Diversified’s global strategic, operational, and commercial performance, leveraging his experience and leadership skills to deliver quality outcomes for clients.
Jesse
Humphrey
SVP, Marketing
Jesse Humphrey is a seasoned marketing executive with over 15 years of experience driving business growth through brand transformation and strategic go-to-market execution. As SVP of Marketing for Diversified, Jesse oversees all aspects of the company’s global brand and marketing strategy, demand generation, and account-based marketing programs to drive revenue and build a modern marketing engine focused on agility and growth. A recipient of multiple industry accolades, Jesse was named the 2022 Marketing Executive of the Year (Private Company) by WashingtonExec and recognized as a Leader of the Year finalist at the 2023 Gartner Marketing Awards and 2024 Rise Awards.
Scott
Carmody
Chief Operating Officer
Scott is a business and technology executive with over 25 years of experience delivering infrastructure, cloud, AV, broadcast media, security and applications services to customers with complex, global operations. In his role as Diversified’s Chief Operating Officer, Scott oversees a broader span of our operational work, bringing together critical execution functions to drive stronger alignment, accountability, and results. He is an Eagle Scout and graduate of the United States Naval Academy. Prior to joining Diversified, Scott served in leadership roles such as Naval Surface Warfare Officer, Landing Craft Officer, Main Propulsion Officer, and Communications Officer. As a civilian, his positions have centered around client and customer delivery, project and program management, business development and global service delivery for a variety of IT services firms.
Steve
Barry
General Counsel
As Diversified’s General Counsel, Steve leads the company’s global legal organization responsible for overseeing its legal affairs including corporate governance, corporate development and commercial transactions, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. With three decades of legal experience, Steve drives success through strategic legal counsel and impactful contributions to corporate governance. As a seasoned legal professional, his rich background fuels his commitment to excellence in navigating complex legal landscapes for organizational success. Prior to joining Diversified, Steve held various legal and leadership roles advising and negotiating commercial transactions for large corporations. Most recently, he served as Vice President and Associate General Counsel for Sabre Corporation. Prior to Sabre, Steve held legal positions at American Airlines and TCBY Enterprises. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Arkansas State University, a Juris Doctorate from University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law and is a licensed attorney in the State of Texas as well as the State of Arkansas.
Michael
Skey
SVP, Corporate Development
Michael has over 22 years of experience in M&A, strategy, and integration working in both public and private companies. At Diversified, Michael will partner closely with our executives and board to define and execute high-impact M&A transactions that drive accelerated growth. He will be accountable for identifying and executing acquisitions and ensuring the long-term success of M&A through rigorous planning and execution. Michael and his wife, Elizabeth, live in Palo Alto, CA. They have four kids (3 boys and 1 girl) and two labs. In their spare time, they enjoy traveling, skiing, and watching their kids’ games. While Michael lives on the West Coast, he grew up in South Jersey and is a big Philadelphia sports fan - Go Birds!
Robert
Bernard
Executive Vice President, Supply Chain & Procurement
In his role as Senior Vice President of Supply Chain and Distribution at Diversified, Bobby leverages three decades of experience innovating supply chains to lead a global organization where he is establishing new industry-leading capabilities, creating operational efficiencies, and managing strategic external relationships. Prior to Diversified, Bobby served in various leadership positions at Lenovo, Dell, and IBM across procurement, supply chain, product development, services, and quality. This included a three-year international assignment in Shanghai, China where he built a product operations and supply chain organization with global responsibilities. He holds a Bachelor of Science dual degree in Mechanical Engineering and Engineering & Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Senior Leadership
Eddie
Alexander
VP, Service Desk & Platform Services
Michelle
Baker-Crail
VP, Finance Operations
James
Berry
Managing Director, APAC
Kellie
Brendle
Chief Compliance Officer
Michele
Caputo
VP, Project Management
Houda
Elfallah
VP, Account Governance
Greg
Gresh
SVP, Sales
Will
Hegan
Managing Director, EMEA
Shana
Hopeck
VP, HR Center of Excellence
Robbie
Joiner
Corporate Controller
Jason
Kornweiss
SVP, Advisory Services
Maureen
Kostandin
VP, Corporate Services
Stephanie
Lokker
VP, Global Procurement
Marcus
Mahan
VP, Project Operations
Tom
McIlheran
VP, Financial Planning & Analysis
Mark
McPherson
Managing Director, CAN
Mark
Sestini
Corporate Treasurer
Steve
Stubelt
SVP, Sales
Jared
Timmins
SVP, Innovation
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