Michele Bates

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ABOUT MICHELE BATES

Michele is a dynamic senior leader at TD SYNNEX Canada, driving business development and product management for the Advanced Solutions organization. With a career spanning 25+ years in IT, high-tech, and channel ecosystems, she has built a reputation for transforming complexity into opportunity and delivering measurable growth for vendors, partners, and customers alike.Her expertise lies in strategic business development, vendor and product management, partner engagement, and process innovation — all focused on maximizing ROI and building sustainable, profitable partnerships. Michele is known not only for her sharp business acumen but also for her collaborative leadership style that inspires teams, strengthens relationships, and sparks innovation.Beyond her core role, Michele serves as the DEIB Leader for TD SYNNEX Canada and as a North American Board Member of TD SYNNEX Women’s Elevate. In these roles, she champions initiatives that create opportunity and space for underrepresented voices to be heard, valued, and empowered. Her work emphasizes belonging — ensuring that every individual feels connected and supported — while driving meaningful cultural change that strengthens both people and performance across the industry.Colleagues describe Michele as charismatic, energetic, and results-driven — a leader who thrives under pressure, motivates others to achieve excellence, and never loses sight of the bigger picture. She values every step of her journey: the challenges, the learning, the leadership, and the fun along the way.Specialties:Strategic leadership & negotiationPartner engagement & vendor managementROI-focused business developmentProcess improvement & operational excellencePerformance management & team developmentDEIB advocacy & inclusive leadership