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                                                                    EXHIBIT 10.1

                                INGRAM MICRO INC.
                          2001 EXECUTIVE RETENTION PLAN

     SECTION 1. PURPOSE. The purpose of the Ingram Micro Inc. 2001 Executive
Retention Plan is to promote the interests of Ingram Micro Inc. and its
shareowners by attracting and retaining exceptional executive personnel and
other key employees of Ingram and its Affiliates, as defined below.

     SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS. As used in the Plan, the following terms shall have
the meanings set forth below:

     "AFFILIATE" means (i) any entity that is, directly or indirectly,
controlled by Ingram and (ii) any other entity in which Ingram has a significant
equity interest or which has a significant equity interest in Ingram, in either
case as determined by the Committee.

     "AWARD" means any right granted under Section 5 of the Plan.

     "AWARD AGREEMENT" means any written agreement, contract, or other
instrument or document evidencing any Award, which may, but need not, be
executed or acknowledged by a Participant.

     "BOARD" means the Board of Directors of Ingram.

     "COMMITTEE" means a committee of the Board designated by the Board to
administer the Plan. Until otherwise determined by the Board, the Human
Resources Committee or any successor or replacement thereof designated by the
Board shall be the Committee under the Plan.

     "DISABILITY" shall have the meaning determined from time to time by the
Committee.

     "EMPLOYEE" means an employee of Ingram or any Affiliate.

     "INGRAM" means Ingram Micro Inc., a Delaware corporation, together with any
successor thereto.

     "PARTICIPANT" means any Employee selected by the Committee to receive an
Award under the Plan (and to the extent applicable, any heirs or legal
representatives thereof).

     "PERSON" means any individual, corporation, limited liability company,
partnership, association, joint-stock company, trust, unincorporated
organization, government or political subdivision thereof or other entity.

     "PLAN" means this Ingram Micro Inc. 2001 Executive Retention Plan.

     "SUBSTITUTE AWARDS" means Awards granted in assumption of, or in
substitution for, outstanding awards previously granted by a company acquired by
Ingram or with which Ingram combines.

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     SECTION 3. ADMINISTRATION.

     (a) AUTHORITY OF COMMITTEE. The Plan shall be administered by the
Committee. Subject to the terms of the Plan, applicable law and contractual
restrictions affecting Ingram, and in addition to other express powers and
authorizations conferred on the Committee by the Plan, the Committee shall have
full power and authority to: designate Participants; determine the terms and
conditions of any Award and Award Agreement; determine whether, to what extent,
and under what circumstances Awards may be settled, canceled, forfeited, or
suspended and the method or methods by which Awards may be settled, exercised,
canceled, forfeited, or suspended; determine whether, to what extent, and under
what circumstances cash, other property, and other amounts payable with respect
to an Award shall be deferred either automatically or at the election of the
holder thereof or of the Committee; interpret and administer the Plan and any
instrument or agreement relating to, or Award made under, the Plan; establish,
amend, suspend, or waive such rules and regulations and appoint such agents as
it shall deem appropriate for the proper administration of the Plan; make any
other determination and take any other action that the Committee deems necessary
or desirable for the administration of the Plan; and adopt and administer one or
more Sub-Plans.

     (b) COMMITTEE DISCRETION BINDING. Unless otherwise expressly provided in
the Plan, all designations, determinations, interpretations, and other decisions
under or with respect to the Plan or any Award shall be within the sole
discretion of the Committee, may be made at any time and shall be final,
conclusive and binding upon all Persons, including Ingram, any Affiliate, any
Participant, any holder or beneficiary of any Award, any shareholder and any
Employee or beneficiary of any Employee.

     SECTION 4. ELIGIBILITY. Any Employee shall be eligible to be designated a
Participant.

     SECTION 5. AWARDS.

     (a) GRANT. Subject to the provisions of the Plan and contractual provisions
affecting Ingram, the Committee shall have sole and complete authority to
determine the Employees who shall receive an Award, which shall consist of a
right which is denominated in cash, valued, as determined by the Committee, in
accordance with the achievement of such performance, longevity or other goals
during such performance periods as the Committee shall establish, and payable at
such time and in such form as the Committee shall determine.

     (b) TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Subject to the terms of the Plan, any contractual
provisions affecting Ingram and any applicable Award Agreement, the Committee
shall determine the goals to be achieved during any performance period, the
length of any performance period, the amount of any Award and the amount and
kind of any payment or transfer to be made pursuant to any Award.

     (c) PAYMENT OF AWARDS. Awards may be paid in a lump sum or in installments
following the close of the performance period or, in accordance with procedures
established by the Committee, on a deferred basis.

     SECTION 6. TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYMENT OR SERVICE. Except as
the Committee may otherwise determine, for purposes hereof any termination of a
Participant's employment or service for any reason shall occur on the date such
Participant ceases to perform services for Ingram or any Affiliate without
regard to whether such Participant continues thereafter to receive any
compensatory payments therefrom or is paid salary thereby in lieu of notice of
termination.

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     SECTION 7. MERGER. In the event of a merger of Ingram with or into another
corporation, each outstanding Award shall be assumed or an equivalent award
shall be substituted by such successor corporation or a parent or subsidiary of
such successor corporation.

     SECTION 8. AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION.

     (a) AMENDMENTS TO THE PLAN. The Board or the Committee may terminate or
discontinue the Plan at any time and the Board or the Committee may amend or
alter the Plan or any portion thereof at any time.

     (b) AMENDMENTS TO AWARDS. Subject to the terms of the Plan and applicable
law, the Committee may waive any conditions or rights under, amend any terms of,
or alter, suspend, discontinue, cancel or terminate, any Award theretofore
granted, prospectively or retroactively; provided that any such waiver,
amendment, alteration, suspension, discontinuance, cancellation or termination
that would adversely affect the rights of any Participant or any holder or
beneficiary of any Award theretofore granted shall not to that extent be
effective without the consent of the affected Participant, holder or
beneficiary.

     SECTION 9. GENERAL PROVISIONS.

     (a) NONTRANSFERABILITY. No Award shall be assigned, alienated, pledged,
attached, sold or otherwise transferred or encumbered by a Participant, except
by will or the laws of descent and distribution.

     (b) NO RIGHTS TO AWARDS. No Employee, Participant or other Person shall
have any claim to be granted any Award, and there is no obligation for
uniformity of treatment of Employees, Participants, or holders or beneficiaries
of Awards. The terms and conditions of Awards need not be the same with respect
to each recipient.

     (c) WITHHOLDING. A Participant may be required to pay to Ingram or any
Affiliate, and Ingram or any Affiliate shall have the right and is hereby
authorized to withhold from any Award, from any payment due or transfer made
under any Award or under the Plan or from any compensation or other amount owing
to a Participant the amount of any applicable withholding taxes in respect of an
Award, its exercise, or any payment or transfer under an Award or under the Plan
and to take such other action as may be necessary in the opinion of Ingram to
satisfy all obligations for the payment of such taxes. The Committee may provide
for additional cash payments to holders of Awards to defray or offset any tax
arising from any such grant, lapse, vesting, or exercise of any Award.

     (d) AWARD AGREEMENTS. Each Award hereunder shall be evidenced by an Award
Agreement which shall be delivered to a Participant and shall specify the terms
and conditions of the Award and any rules applicable thereto.

     (e) NO LIMIT ON OTHER COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS. Nothing contained in the
Plan shall prevent Ingram or any Affiliate from adopting or continuing in effect
other compensation arrangements, which may, but need not, provide for the grant
of the types of Awards provided for hereunder (subject to shareholder approval
if such approval is required), and such arrangements may be either generally
applicable or applicable only in specific cases.

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     (f) NO RIGHT TO EMPLOYMENT. The grant of an Award shall not be construed as
giving a Participant the right to be retained in the employ or service of Ingram
or any Affiliate. Further, Ingram or an Affiliate may at any time dismiss a
Participant from employment or service, free from any liability or any claim
under the Plan, unless otherwise expressly provided in the Plan or in any Award
Agreement.

     (g) GOVERNING LAW. The validity, construction, and effect of the Plan and
any rules and regulations relating to the Plan and any Award Agreement shall be
determined in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware.

     (h) SEVERABILITY. If any provision of the Plan or any Award is or becomes
or is deemed to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any jurisdiction or as
to any Person or Award, or would disqualify the Plan or any Award under any law
deemed applicable by the Committee, such provision shall be construed or deemed
amended to conform to the applicable laws, or if it cannot be construed or
deemed amended without, in the determination of the Committee, materially
altering the intent of the Plan or the Award, such provision shall be stricken
as to such jurisdiction, Person or Award and the remainder of the Plan and any
such Award shall remain in full force and effect.

     (i) NO TRUST OR FUND CREATED. Neither the Plan nor any Award shall create
or be construed to create a trust or separate fund of any kind or a fiduciary
relationship between Ingram or any Affiliate and a Participant or any other
Person. To the extent that any Person acquires a right to receive payments from
Ingram or any Affiliate pursuant to an Award, such right shall be no greater
than the right of any unsecured general creditor of Ingram or any Affiliate.

     (j) HEADINGS. Headings are given to the Sections and subsections of the
Plan solely as a convenience to facilitate reference. Such headings shall not be
deemed in any way material or relevant to the construction or interpretation of
the Plan or any provision thereof.

     (k) SUB-PLANS. Subject to the terms hereof, the Committee may from time to
time adopt one or more Sub-Plans and grant Awards thereunder as it shall deem
necessary or appropriate in its sole discretion in order that Awards may comply
with the laws, rules or regulations of any jurisdiction; provided, however, that
neither the terms of any Sub-Plan nor Awards thereunder shall be inconsistent
with the Plan.

     SECTION 10. TERM OF THE PLAN.

     (a) EFFECTIVE DATE. The Plan shall be effective as of April 10, 2001.

     (b) EXPIRATION DATE. No Award shall be granted under the Plan after
December 31, 2002. Unless otherwise expressly provided in the Plan or in an
applicable Award Agreement, any Award granted hereunder may, and the authority
of the Board or the Committee to amend, alter, adjust, suspend, discontinue, or
terminate any such Award or to waive any conditions or rights under any such
Award shall, continue after the authority for grant of new Awards hereunder has
been exhausted.

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                                                                    EXHIBIT 10.2

                                INGRAM MICRO INC.
                          2001 EXECUTIVE RETENTION PLAN

                                 AWARD AGREEMENT

     This Award Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions of an Award
granted pursuant to the Ingram Micro Inc. 2001 Executive Retention Plan (the
"Plan") to Guy P. Abramo ("Participant"). Capitalized terms not otherwise
defined in this Award Agreement shall have the meanings provided in the Plan.

     SECTION 1. DATE OF AWARD. The date of the Award is April 10, 2001.

     SECTION 2. REQUIRED PERFORMANCE.

     (a) In the event that Participant is employed by Ingram or one of its
Affiliates on March 1, 2006, and has been continuously employed by Ingram and or
one or more of its Affiliates throughout such period, Participant shall be
entitled to a lump sum cash retention payment in the amount specified in Section
3 below.

     (b) Participant shall not be entitled to receive any payment under this
Award Agreement if his employment with Ingram and its Affiliates terminates at
any time prior to March 1, 2006 as a result of Participant's resignation for any
reason other than his Disability.

     (c) Participant shall not be entitled to receive any payment under this
Award Agreement if his employment with Ingram or any of its Affiliates is
terminated by Ingram or any of its Affiliates at any time prior to March 1, 2006
for: (1) Cause, or (2) Participant's refusal to accept a transfer of his
principal office location to Ingram's then corporate headquarters or any of its
then regional headquarters.

     (d) Unless payment is precluded as specified under Sections 2(b) or (c)
above, if Participant's employment with Ingram and its Affiliates is terminated
prior to March 1, 2006 and such termination is: (1) initiated by Ingram or any
of its Affiliates, or (2) the result of Participant's death or Disability,
Participant shall be entitled to receive a prorated portion of the target
payment amount specified in Section 3 below calculated by multiplying such
target payment by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days
elapsed from and including the date of the Award and ending on the date of such
termination and the denominator of which is 1,786. A change in Participant's
duties or a change in Participant's employer to another entity among Ingram and
its Affiliates shall not be deemed a termination of employment initiated by
Ingram or any of its Affiliates.

     (e) As used herein, the term "Cause" means the occurrence of any one or
more of the following:

          (1) A demonstrably willful and deliberate act by Participant (other
              than as a result of incapacity due to physical or mental illness)
              which is committed in bad faith, without reasonable belief that
              such action or inaction is in the best interests of Ingram, and
              which act or inaction is not remedied within 15 business days of
              written notice from Ingram,

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          (2) Participant's gross negligence in the performance of Participant's
              employment duties with Ingram or any of its Affiliates, or

          (3) Participant's conviction for committing an act of fraud,
              embezzlement, theft, or any other act constituting a felony
              involving moral turpitude.

     Notwithstanding the foregoing, Participant shall not be deemed to have been
terminated for the reason set forth in clause (1) or (2) of this definition
unless and until there shall have been delivered to Participant a copy of a
resolution duly adopted by the affirmative vote (which cannot be delegated) of
not less than three-quarters of the entire membership of the Board at a meeting
of the Board called and held for such purpose (and after reasonable notice to
Participant and an opportunity for Participant, together with Participant's
counsel, to be heard before the Board), finding that, in the good faith opinion
of the Board, Participant is guilty of conduct set forth above in such clauses
(1) or (2) of this definition and specifying the particulars thereof in detail.

     SECTION 3. TARGET PAYMENT. The target payment is Two Million Five Hundred
Thousand Dollars (U.S.$2,500,000).

     SECTION 4. AMENDMENTS. This Award may be amended as provided in the Plan.

     SECTION 5. PLAN. This Award is subject to all the terms of the Plan, a copy
of which has been received by Participant.

     SECTION 6. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

     (a) GENERAL. By accepting the grant of the Award evidenced hereby,
Participant acknowledges that: (1) the Plan is discretionary in nature and may
be amended, suspended or terminated by Ingram at any time, (2) the grant of the
Award is a one-time benefit which does not create any contractual or other right
to receive future Awards, or benefits in lieu of Awards, (3) all determinations
with respect to any such future Awards, including, but not limited to, the times
when Awards shall be granted and the terms thereof, will be at the sole
discretion of Ingram, (4) Participant's participation in the Plan shall not
create a right to further employment with Ingram or any of its Affiliates and
shall not interfere with the ability of Ingram or any of its Affiliates to
change the terms of Participant's employment or the nature or responsibilities
of his position, or terminate Participant's employment relationship at any time
with or without cause, (5) Participant's participation in the Plan is voluntary,
(6) the value of the Award is an extraordinary item of compensation which is
outside the scope of Participant's employment contract, if any, and (7) the
Award is not part of normal or expected compensation for purposes of calculating
any termination, severance, resignation, redundancy, end of service payments,
bonuses, long-service awards, pension or retirement benefits or similar
payments.

     (b) TAX REPORTING AND PAYMENT LIABILITY. Ingram will review from time to
time its requirements and obligations regarding tax, social insurance and any
other payroll tax ("TAX-RELATED ITEMS") withholding and reporting in connection
with the Award. These requirements may change from time to time as laws or
interpretations change. Regardless of Ingram's actions in this regard,
Participant hereby acknowledges and agrees that the ultimate liability for any
and all tax-related items is and remains his responsibility and liability and
that Ingram: (1) makes no representations or undertakings regarding treatment of
any tax-related items in connection with any aspect of his participation in the
Plan, and (2) has no obligation to structure the terms of the Award or any
aspect of his participation in the Plan to reduce or eliminate his liability
regarding tax-related items.

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     (c) DATA PRIVACY CONSENT. As a condition of the grant of the Award,
Participant consents to the collection, use, processing and transfer of personal
data as described in this paragraph. Participant understands that Ingram and its
Affiliates hold certain personal information about him, including his name, home
address and telephone number, date of birth, social security number or
identification number, salary, nationality, job title, any shares of Ingram
stock or Ingram directorships held, details of all options or any other
entitlement to shares awarded, canceled, exercised, vested, unvested or
outstanding in his favor, for the purpose of managing and administering the Plan
("DATA"). Participant further understands that Ingram and/or its Affiliates will
transfer Data amongst themselves as necessary for the purpose of implementation,
administration and management of his participation in the Plan, and that Ingram
and/or any of its Affiliates may each further transfer Data to any third parties
assisting Ingram in the implementation, administration and management of the
Plan. Participant understands that these recipients may be located in the
European Economic Area, or elsewhere, such as the United States. Participant
authorizes them to receive, possess, use, retain and transfer the Data, in
electronic or other form, for the purposes of implementing, administering and
managing Participant's participation in the Plan. Participant understands that
he may, at any time, review Data, require any necessary amendments to it or
withdraw the consents herein in writing by contacting his local Human Resources
Department representative. Withdrawal of consent may, however, affect his
ability to realize benefits from the Award.

     SECTION 7. GENERAL.

     (a) NOTICES. Any notice required to be delivered hereunder shall be in
writing and shall be addressed

     if to Ingram, to:

          Ingram Micro Inc.
          1600 East St. Andrew Place
          Santa Ana, California 92705

          Attn: General Counsel
          Fax: (714) 566-9370

     if to Participant, to Participant's last known address as reflected in
     Ingram's books and records

or such other address as such party may hereafter specify for the purpose by
written notice to the other party hereto. Any such notice shall be deemed
received on the date of receipt by the recipient thereof if received prior to
5p.m. in the place of receipt and such day is a business day in the place of
receipt. Otherwise, any such notice shall be deemed not to have been received
until the next succeeding business day in the place of receipt.

     (b) LEGAL FEES AND EXPENSES. Ingram shall pay all legal fees, costs of
litigation, prejudgment interest, and other expenses which are reasonably
incurred by Participant as a result of (1) Ingram's improper refusal to pay the
amounts payable in accordance herewith, (2) Ingram contesting the validity,
enforceability, or interpretation of this Agreement, (3) any conflict between
the parties pertaining to this Agreement, or (4) Participant's pursuing in good
faith any claim under Section 7 (i) hereof.

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     (c) ARBITRATION. Participant shall have the right and option to elect (in
lieu of litigation) to have any dispute or controversy arising under or in
connection with this Agreement settled by arbitration, conducted before a panel
of three arbitrators sitting in a location selected by Participant within 50
miles from the location of Participant's principal place of employment with
Ingram, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association
then in effect. Participant's election to arbitrate, as herein provided, and the
decision of the arbitrators in that proceeding, shall be binding on Ingram and
Participant. Judgement may be entered on the award of the arbitrator in any
court having jurisdiction. All expenses of such arbitration shall be borne by
Ingram to the extent they would have been borne by Ingram as provided in Section
7(b) hereof if such dispute or controversy had been resolved by litigation.

     (d) UNFUNDED AGREEMENT. The obligations of Ingram under this Agreement
represent an unsecured, unfunded promise to pay benefits to Participant and/or
Participant's beneficiaries, and shall not entitle Participant or such
beneficiaries to a preferential claim to any asset of Ingram.

     (e) NO SET-OFF. Ingram's obligations to make all payments and honor all
commitments under this Agreement shall be absolute and unconditional and shall
not be affected by any circumstances including, without limitation, any set-off,
counterclaim, recoupment, defense or other right which Ingram or any Affiliate
may have against Participant.

     (f) ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement represents the entire agreement
between the Participant and Ingram and its Affiliates with respect to the Award,
and supersedes all prior discussions, negotiations, and agreements concerning
such rights.

     (g) GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware without reference to
principles of conflict of laws.

     (h) COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be signed in several counterparts,
each of which shall be an original, with the same effect as if the signatures
thereto and hereto were on the same instrument.

     (i) CLAIM REVIEW PROCEDURE. If Participant is denied benefits under this
Agreement, Participant may request, in writing, a review of the denial by Ingram
or its designee within 60 days of receiving written notice of the denial. Ingram
shall respond in writing to a written request for review within 90 days of
receipt of such request. Neither the claim procedure set forth in this Section
7(i) nor Participant's failure to adhere to such procedure shall derogate from
Participant's right to enforce this Agreement through legal action, including
arbitration as provided in Section 7(c).

         PARTICIPANT                              INGRAM MICRO INC.

/s/ GUY P. ABRAMO                                 By: /s/ KENT B. FOSTER
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                                                  Title: Chairman and
                                                         Chief Executive Officer
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