PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Avnet,
Inc. (NYSE: AVT),
a leading global technology distributor, announced today that William J.
Amelio, chief executive officer and president of CHC Group Ltd. (NYSE:
HELI), a global helicopter services provider, has been appointed to the
company's board of directors. He will serve on the Compensation and
Corporate Governance Committees.
"Bill's experience effectively managing complex global organizations,
complemented by his extensive knowledge of the technology industry are
excellent additions to Avnet and its board of directors," said William
H. Schumann III, chairman of the board of Avnet, Inc. "We welcome
him and look forward to the new perspectives he brings to our
organization."
Since 2010, Mr. Amelio has been the chief executive officer and
president of CHC Helicopter, a leader in specialized transportation
services. Previously, he served as president and chief executive officer
of Lenovo Group Limited, and as senior vice president, Asia-Pacific and
Japan of Dell, Inc.
Mr. Amelio's board experience includes his current role as a director of
CHC Helicopter and past service as an independent director for National
Semiconductor Corp.
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 29, 2013, Avnet generated revenue of $25.5
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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