PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT) today announced that R. Kerry Clark, retired
chairman and chief executive officer of Cardinal Health, has been
appointed to the company's board of directors. Mr. Clark will serve on
both the Audit and Compensation Committees.
"Kerry's extensive operational experience along with his international
expertise should benefit Avnet as we continue to manage and develop
Avnet's business around the world," commented Roy Vallee, Avnet's
executive chairman. "Mr. Clark is a welcome addition to our board of
directors."
Mr. Clark served as chairman and chief executive officer of Cardinal
Health, Inc., a provider of health care products and services, until his
retirement in 2009. Prior to joining Cardinal Health, he had held
various positions at The Procter & Gamble Company, a consumer products
company, which markets consumer products in over 140 countries,
including President of P&G Asia, President, Global Market Development
and Business Operations, and Vice Chairman of the Board.
Mr. Clark serves on the board of directors of General Mills, a
manufacturer of consumer foods, and Textron, a multi-industry company
with a global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance
businesses.
About Avnet
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 2, 2011, Avnet generated
revenue of $26.5 billion. For more information, visit www.avnet.com.
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Avnet, Inc.
Vincent Keenan, 480-643-7053
Vice President,
Investor Relations
Source: Avnet, Inc.
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