David Nelms Biography and Net Worth

Director of CDW

David Nelms currently serves as the Non-Executive Chair of our Board of Directors since January 1, 2020, and previously served as Lead Director from January 1, 2019. He also serves as a manager of CDW LLC, our wholly owned subsidiary. Nelms is the retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Discover Financial Services, a direct banking and payment services company. He served as Executive Chairman from September 2018 to December of 2018.

Nelms joined Discover in 1998 as President and Chief Operating Officer. He was elected Chairman of the Board at Discover in January 2009, having served as Chief Executive Officer since 2004. Prior to joining Discover, Nelms worked at MBNA America Bank from 1991 to 1998, most recently as Vice Chairman. From 1990 to 1991, he was a senior product manager for Progressive Insurance. Nelms served as a management consultant with Bain & Company from 1986 to 1990.

Nelms also serves on the executive board of directors of the University of Florida Foundation. Nelms is a graduate of University of Florida where he earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a graduate of Harvard Business School where he earned a Master of Business Administration.

What is David W. Nelms' net worth?: The estimated net worth of David W. Nelms is at least $7.20 million as of May 27th, 2026. Nelms owns 51,025 shares of CDW stock worth more than $7,195,546 as of June 1st. This net worth evaluation does not reflect any other assets that Nelms may own. Learn More about David W. Nelms' net worth.
How do I contact David W. Nelms?: The corporate mailing address for Nelms and other CDW executives is 75 TRI-STATE INTERNATIONAL, LINCOLNSHIRE IL, 60069. CDW can also be reached via phone at (847) 465-6000 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on David W. Nelms' contact information.
Has David W. Nelms been buying or selling shares of CDW?: During the last ninety days, David W. Nelms has bought $2,005,740.00 of CDW stock. Most recently, on Wednesday, May 27th, David W. Nelms bought 18,000 shares of CDW stock. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $111.43 per share, with a total value of $2,005,740.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now directly owns 51,025 shares of the company's stock, valued at $5,685,715.75. Learn More on David W. Nelms' trading history.
Who are CDW's active insiders?: CDW's insider roster includes Sona Chawla (Insider), Christina Corley (Insider), Douglas Eckrote (Insider), Collin Kebo (insider), Frederick Kulevich (Insider), Christine Leahy (Insider), Albert Miralles, Jr. (Insider), David Nelms (Director), Matthew Troka (Insider), and Donna Zarcone (Director). Learn More on CDW's active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of CDW?: During the last twelve months, CDW insiders bought shares 1 times. They purchased a total of 18,000 shares worth more than $2,005,740.00. During the last twelve months, insiders at the information technology services provider sold shares 1 times. They sold a total of 7,400 shares worth more than $1,081,658.00. The most recent insider tranaction occured on May, 27th when Director David W Nelms bought 18,000 shares worth more than $2,005,740.00. Insiders at CDW own 0.8% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at CDW.
Information on this page was last updated on 5/27/2026.

David W. Nelms Insider Trading History at CDW

Transaction Date	Buy/Sell	Number of Shares	Average Share Price	Total Transaction	Shares Held After Transaction	Details
5/27/2026	Buy	18,000	$111.43	$2,005,740.00	51,025

David W. Nelms Buying and Selling Activity at CDW

CDW Company Overview

CDW Corporation provides information technology (IT) solutions in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. It operates through three segments: Corporate, Small Business, and Public. The company offers discrete hardware and software products and services, as well as integrated IT solutions, including on-premise and cloud capabilities across hybrid infrastructure, digital experience, and security. It also provides hardware products comprising notebooks/mobile devices, tablets, network communications, desktop computers, collaboration, data storage and servers, and others; and software products, such as cloud solutions, software assurance, application suites, security, virtualization, operating systems, and network management. In addition, the company offers advisory and design, software development, implementation, managed, professional, configuration, partner, and telecom services, as well as warranties; delivers and manages mission critical software, systems, and network solutions; and implementation and installation, and repair services to its customers through various third-party service providers. It serves government, education, and healthcare customers; and small, medium, and large business customers. CDW Corporation was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Vernon Hills, Illinois.

Today's Range

Now: $140.98

$127.97

$141.46

50 Day Range

MA: $120.77

$99.30

$142.44

2 Week Range

Now: $140.98

$97.12

$183.91

Volume

3,236,224 shs

Average Volume

1,850,420 shs

Market Capitalization

$18.01 billion

P/E Ratio

17.15

Dividend Yield

2.01%

David Nelms Biography and Net Worth

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