Westcon-Comstor, a global technology distributor specializing in cybersecurity, networking, and hybrid cloud solutions, has achieved Great Place To Work® certification in seven countries across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), underscoring its strong workplace culture, leadership trust, and commitment to inclusion and employee wellbeing.
The certification recognized globally as a benchmark for employee experience is based on confidential feedback collected directly from employees. Westcon-Comstor secured certification in Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and the UAE, marking its continued focus on building a high-trust, values-driven organizational culture across diverse markets.
“Achieving Great Place To Work certification across seven countries in the Middle East and Africa reflects the strength and consistency of our culture in a highly diverse region,” said Rakesh Parbhoo, Executive Vice President, Middle East and Africa at Westcon-Comstor.
The latest recognition follows the company’s recent inclusion in the 2026 Best Workplaces in UAE list by Great Place to Work Middle East, further reinforcing its employer brand in the region. Globally, Westcon-Comstor achieved certification in 25 countries, with 80% of employees describing the company as a great place to work and a strong Trust Index score of 77%.
Survey results highlighted particularly high levels of trust in senior leadership across MEA. Employees reported a strong sense of pride in working for the company and emphasized fair treatment regardless of gender, race, or background. Leadership was recognized for being approachable, transparent, and aligned with company values, while employees demonstrated a clear understanding of how their roles contribute to the broader business strategy.
“This year’s feedback reinforces the strength of our culture… and the emphasis we place on fairness, inclusion and wellbeing,” said Erna de Ruijter-Quist, Chief People Officer at Westcon-Comstor.
Westcon-Comstor’s people managers were also praised for embodying the organization’s core values partnership, ambition, integrity, and accountability while fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace environment.
The company emphasized that employee feedback plays a critical role in shaping its ongoing people strategy. Initiatives focused on recognition, career development, and workplace wellbeing are expected to remain key priorities as the organization continues to enhance employee experience across global operations.
“These results cement our standing as an employer of choice in the IT channel… a positive employee experience supports the way we serve partners and vendors,” added David Grant, CEO at Westcon-Comstor.
With a presence in more than 50 countries, Westcon-Comstor connects leading technology vendors with a global ecosystem of channel partners. The latest certification milestone highlights its commitment to not only driving business growth but also building a workplace culture where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.
