IT distribution company exeed has appointed Joanna Burgess to be its new vendor marketing manager.

Burgess joins the IT distribution company after 15 years in product marketing and channel sales and marketing at Hewlett Packard and more recently a short contract at Renaissance.

"Our sales have grown significantly over the last year and we are delighted to have someone of Joanna's experience join the exeed management team," said managing director Justin Tye.

Over a 20-year career, Burgess has held roles at IBM NZ, Groupe Bull UK, HPNZ and Renaissance Limited.