Gregg Prendergast
About Gregg Prendergast
Gregg Prendergast serves as the President of Pan America at Acer America Corp. since 2015, bringing over 25 years of experience in sales and executive management within the consumer electronics and commercial IT sectors.
Work at Acer
Gregg Prendergast has been serving as President of Pan America at Acer America Corp. since 2015. He previously held the position of VP Sales at Acer America from 1997 to 2003. In addition to his current role, he has been the VP US Channel Sales since 2009, contributing to the company's growth in the consumer electronics and commercial IT sectors. His leadership spans over nine years in the current role and a total of 15 years at Acer.
Education and Expertise
Gregg Prendergast studied at Temple University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business with a focus on Accounting, Finance, and Labor Relations from 1977 to 1980. His educational background supports his extensive experience in sales and executive management, which exceeds 25 years in the consumer electronics and commercial IT industries.
Background
Before joining Acer, Gregg Prendergast held various significant roles in the technology sector. He worked at Texas Instruments as Area Director from 1983 to 1997, followed by a position as VP Commercial Sales at Samsung Electronics America from 2003 to 2006. He also served as VP Sales Americas at Belkin from 2006 to 2009, accumulating a diverse range of experiences across different companies and regions.
Professional Relationships
Gregg Prendergast has established strong relationships with major IT resellers, including Ingram Micro, Tech Data, and Synnex. He has also built connections with both merchant and executive levels at major retailers and online platforms such as Amazon.com and Newegg. These relationships enhance his effectiveness in sales and channel management.
Regional Management Experience
Gregg Prendergast possesses extensive experience managing operations across diverse regions, including Canada, Brazil, Argentina, and Chile. His ability to navigate different markets contributes to his effectiveness in leading sales strategies and operations within the Pan American region.