PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Avnet,
Inc. (NYSE: AVT),
a leading global technology distributor, today announced Chuck Delph has
been appointed president of Avnet Electronics Marketing (EM) for the
Americas region. He will be responsible for the strategy and business
activities within the EM group in the region and report directly to
Gerry Fay, president of Avnet EM worldwide, effective July 3, 2016.
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Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas is a highly successful business
region of Avnet's components operating group with annual revenue of $4.9
billion for fiscal year 2015, ended June 27, 2015. The region includes
all the Americas, selling electronic components (semiconductors, IP&E),
embedded solutions and associated design chain and supply chain services.
"Chuck brings a high level of energy, passion and industry experience to
this position - which is a powerful combination," Fay said. "His diverse
background and proven success in the Americas market will serve us, our
customers and partners well going forward."
Delph brings more than 24 years of electronics distribution industry
experience to this position. Since 2009, he has successfully led the EM
Americas components selling organization, serving as senior vice
president, executive sales for the Americas. Prior to his current role,
Delph held a number of positions of increasing responsibility within
Avnet, from district manager to regional manager to area director. In
2011, he received the prestigious Avnet Chairman's Award.
Delph succeeds Ed Smith, a 25-year electronics industry veteran who has
held the role since February 2009. Smith has been promoted to senior
vice president of Avnet embedded solutions globally, effective July 3.
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Avnet Electronics Marketing
Heidi Elliott, 480-643-7584
Senior
Director, Marketing Programs
Heidi.Elliott@avnet.com
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