Press Release

PHOENIX, Mar 05, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Avnet Logistics, a specialized logistics provider and division of global technology distributor Avnet Inc. (NYSE: AVT), today announced the appointment of Jim Commiskey as senior vice president of Avnet Logistics Services. In this role, Commiskey is responsible for driving the sales and marketing of Avnet's supply chain and logistics services and reports directly to Jim Smith, president of Avnet Logistics.

Avnet Logistics provides specialized supply chain and logistics services to the global electronic components industry, driving asset velocity, customer satisfaction and total cost reduction for customers. Services include supply chain services, warehousing and distribution services, technical services and transportation management services.

"Jim joins us at a time when demand for Avnet's logistics services are gaining momentum," says Smith. "His global experience in logistics services will help us take this business to the next level and provide our customers with a competitive advantage. With a background in sales, operations and management, Jim brings a broad perspective ideally suited to the continued growth of our logistics business."

Prior to joining Avnet, Commiskey was vice president of business development for UPS Supply Chain Solutions. He has held a series of progressively responsible positions in the logistics industry, including serving as the vice president of the Global Automotive Solutions Group for Menlo Worldwide, vice president of Global Services for Vector Supply Chain Management, and vice president of Global Sales, Central Area, for Emery Worldwide.

"Joining a company with Avnet's global perspective and deep expertise in the electronics industry is a unique opportunity for me to contribute to a business already known for providing superior value to its customers," added Commiskey. "My goal is to continue to drive growth by helping customers understand how Avnet Logistics can simplify the supply chain and thereby streamline operations and reduce costs."

Commiskey holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Indiana University and is a member of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals.

About Avnet

Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT) is one of the largest distributors of electronic components, computer products and technology services and solutions with more than 250 locations serving 70 countries worldwide. The company markets, distributes and optimizes the supply-chain and provides design-chain services for the products of the world's leading electronic component suppliers, enterprise computer manufacturers and embedded subsystem providers. Avnet brings a breadth and depth of capabilities, such as maximizing inventory efficiency, managing logistics, assembling products and providing engineering design assistance for its 100,000 customers, accelerating their growth through cost-effective, value-added services and solutions. For the fiscal year ended July 1, 2006, Avnet generated revenue of $14.25 billion. For more information, visit www.avnet.com. (AVT_IR)

SOURCE: Avnet Logistics

Avnet, Inc.
Michelle Gorel, 480-643-7653
michelle.gorel@avnet.com

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