Softchoice, a leading North American provider of IT solutions and managed services, announced today the appointment of Vince De Palma as President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. De Palma comes to Softchoice with more than 30 years of executive experience, having most recently served as the President and CEO of Shred-it – a multinational shredding and document destruction services provider – for seven years.

“I am excited for the opportunity to lead and work with a team that is developing every year in their expertise and ability to deliver transformational technology solutions and services for their customers,” said De Palma. “There’s no greater feeling than joining a company that aligns with your values. I am looking forward to leveraging my experience to take Softchoice to new heights.”

As President and CEO of Shred-it, Mr. De Palma grew the company to become a globally-recognized information security brand, with 200 service centers in 18 countries worldwide and servicing over 400,000 global, national and local businesses and organizations. He also brings experience in the technology industry, having served as President of Pitney Bowes Management Services (an ecommerce solutions and services business) and President, Benefit Services for ADP (a provider of SaaS-based HR and payroll solutions). Prior to Pitney Bowes and ADP, Mr. De Palma held executive leadership roles at Petroleum Heat & Power Company in New York, and McKinsey & Company.

Softchoice’s outgoing President and CEO, David MacDonald, is retiring and stepping down from the role after 16 years of leadership, guiding the company in its transformation from software direct marketer to one of North America’s largest IT solutions and managed services providers. He will continue to serve on the Softchoice Board of Directors, and will work closely with Mr. De Palma in an advisory role through April 2017.

“We are thrilled to have a person of Vince’s caliber take the leadership reins at Softchoice. His experience in driving world-class customer experiences will be a perfect fit for Softchoice’s strategy and culture,” said Michael Mazan, Chair, Softchoice Board of Directors. “I also want to express our gratitude to Dave MacDonald for his contribution to the success of Softchoice over the last 16 years. His leadership and passion drove substantial growth in Softchoice’s business while building its award-winning culture. I wish him all the best in his retirement, and I look forward to his continued stewardship of Softchoice as a member of the Board.”

About Softchoice
As a leading North American provider of IT solutions and managed services, Softchoice combines the efficiency and reliability of a national IT supplier with the personal touch and technical expertise of a local solutions provider. Softchoice’s holistic approach to the technology includes solution design, implementation, asset management and cloud services, as well as access to one of the most comprehensive and cost-effective technology distribution networks in North America. With over 1,500 employees, Softchoice manages the technology needs of thousands of corporate and public sector organizations across the United States and Canada.