CDW Appoints Former Deloitte Consulting CEO Sam Balaji to Board of Directors

Executive Summary

On October 19, 2026, CDW Corporation filed a Current Report on Form 8-K disclosing changes in corporate governance under Item 5.02. Effective October 15, 2026, the Board of Directors expanded its board size from nine to ten members and appointed Saranga (Sam) Balaji as an independent director.

Key Appointment Details

• Appointee: Saranga (Sam) Balaji
• Effective Date: October 15, 2026
• Independence: Determined to be independent under Nasdaq Global Select Market listing standards.
• Committee Assignment: Appointed to the Board's Audit Committee.
• Compensation: Entitled to a prorated portion of standard non-employee director compensation as detailed in CDW's April 10, 2026 definitive proxy statement.
• Indemnification: Entering into CDW's standard director indemnification agreement.
• Related Party Disclosures: No transactions or material relationships requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Professional Background

Mr. Balaji brings over 30 years of technology and corporate advisory leadership experience. He most recently served as Global Chief Executive Officer of Consulting & Advisory at Deloitte, where he oversaw initiatives across artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. He also currently serves on the board of directors of cloud software provider BlackLine.

Market & Governance Impact

This filing does not involve open-market share purchases or sales and presents low immediate trading significance. However, Mr. Balaji's extensive background in enterprise technology and cybersecurity strengthens the Audit Committee's oversight capabilities as CDW expands its digital solutions and advisory offerings.