PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Avnet,
Inc.(NYSE:AVT)
today announced the election of Ed Smith as a new corporate vice
president. Promoted to president of Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas
in February 2009, Smith is a 20-year-plus electronics industry veteran
and is responsible for guiding the strategic direction and day-to-day
operations of that multi-billion dollar business.
Ed Smith, president of Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas, has been promoted to Avnet, Inc. corporate vice president. (Photo: Business Wire)
"Ed has demonstrated exceptional performance over the course of his
career, and his contributions have helped Avnet advance our leadership
position in the Americas marketplace," said Roy Vallee, chairman and
CEO, Avnet, Inc. "His commitment to accelerating the success of our
customers, suppliers, employees and shareholders has earned him the
respect of his colleagues throughout the organization and this officer
promotion."
Smith began his career at an industrial distribution company before
joining Avnet, where he held various sales and operational positions,
including district manager in Los Angeles and Phoenix, and director of
sales for Avnet'sIndustrial Marketing Group. He left Avnet to serve as
president and chief executive officer of SMTEK International, an
electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider, and served on its
board of directors. He returned to Avnet in 2004 as senior vice
president of sales for Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas. In his
current position he reports to Harley Feldberg, global president of
Avnet Electronics Marketing.
In 2007, Smith was a recipient of the Avnet Chairman's Award, which
recognizes outstanding achievement, and in 2008 he was honored by the
National Electronic Distributors Association (NEDA) with its
Distinguished Service Award.
About Avnet, Inc.
Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT), a Fortune 500 company, is one of the
largest distributors of electronic components, computer products and
embedded technology serving customers in more than 70 countries
worldwide. Avnet accelerates its partners' success by connecting the
world's leading technology suppliers with a broad base of more than
100,000 customers by providing cost-effective, value-added services and
solutions. For the fiscal year ended July 3, 2010, Avnet generated
revenue of $19.16 billion. For more information, visit www.avnet.com.
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Avnet, Inc.
Michelle Gorel, 480-643-7653
Michelle.gorel@avnet.com
Source: Avnet, Inc.
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