PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Avnet,
Inc. (NYSE:AVT),
a leading global technology distributor, today announced that it has
named Erin Lewin senior vice president and general counsel effective
immediately. Lewin will report to Avnet Chief Executive Officer Rick
Hamada and serve as a member of the Avnet Executive Board and Global
Executive Council. She is responsible for leading Avnet's global legal
team and providing advice and guidance to the company's business leaders.
Erin Lewin, senior vice president and general counsel, Avnet, Inc. (Photo: Business Wire)
"Erin has demonstrated her ability to effectively guide a global team
that deals with a complex, multinational legal environment while serving
as a leader who fosters collaboration and employee engagement for her
team," said Hamada. "In addition, her thoughtful advice is a valuable
resource to our business leaders in their decision making process. With
her track record for success and experience as a leader and advisor,
Erin has the right combination of talent and skills needed for our
growing organization."
Lewin joined Avnet in 2007 and, prior to her promotion, served as vice
president and general counsel, Americas, providing legal advice and
counsel to Avnet's businesses in the Americas. In this capacity, she was
responsible for legal counsel on merger and acquisition activities,
advising executive management on strategic and tactical legal issues,
and managing a team of internal and external legal professionals. Prior
to this role, she served as Avnet's chief ethics and compliance officer
for two years, overseeing all aspects of Avnet's ethics and compliance
program globally.
Before joining Avnet, Lewin was managing director and associate general
counsel of US Airways. She began her career as an attorney at the
Phoenix law firm Fennemore Craig, P.C. She received her Bachelor of Arts
from the University of Michigan and her Juris Doctor from the University
of Michigan Law School.
"I feel very privileged to be a member of Avnet's senior leadership
team, our legal department and this leading company," added Lewin. "I
look forward to contributing to the success of our individual team
members and the organization as a whole."
Lewin succeeds David Birk, who retired after serving as Avnet's general
counsel since 1989.
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 globally. Avnet accelerates its partners'
success by connecting the world's leading technology suppliers with a
broad base of customers by providing cost-effective, value-added
services and solutions. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012, Avnet
generated revenue of $25.7 billion. For more information, visit www.avnet.com.
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Communications
michelle.gorel@avnet.com
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