On October 3, 2017, Daniel Russell, a director and a shareholder of Synex International, announced that shareholders are urged to question the actions taken by the President of the Company, Greg Sunell, to entrench his position as the President and as director of the Company at the expense of shareholders and the best interests of the Company. Daniel Russell stated that he would bring much needed change to the Board of the Company by nominating 5 individuals: Daniel Russell, Tanya DeAngelis, Cecilia Tam, Richard McGivern, and David Schincariol to replace entrenched incumbent directors.