Eric Williams Joins Avnet in Newly Created Role
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Avnet,
Inc. (NYSE: AVT),
a leading global technology distributor, has announced that Eric
Williams has been named to the newly created role of vice president,
Internet of Things (IoT) for Avnet worldwide. In this role Williams will
develop and deploy a global IoT strategy, working across the company to
design, develop and drive edge-to-enterprise IoT offerings.
"The pace of change in today's global business environment demands
agility and imagination," said Rick Hamada, CEO, Avnet, Inc. "Given our
total breadth of resources, both our customers and suppliers are asking
us to develop new solutions combining multiple elements of technology
from the edge to the enterprise. In Eric, we have found an executive
with global experience and a proven ability to design, develop and
implement innovative programs with positive results. He has been
involved in a broad variety of roles throughout the technology supply
chain from identifying new market opportunities to delivering
results-driven channel programs. These experiences make him the ideal
candidate to lead our IoT strategy and supporting initiatives."
Williams has served in a number of executive leadership positions in the
technology industry and most recently was a strategic advisor for CABA
Technologies and Moon, Inc., focused on the intelligent LED market. From
1994 to 2014, he served in progressively advancing positions with Arrow
Electronics, Inc., such as executive vice president of Support Net Inc.,
vice president of global strategy and vice president of global lighting.
He also has extensive experience in leading large sales organizations
and identifying and advising on mergers and acquisitions. From 1987 to
1994, Williams held numerous leadership positions in sales and
operations at Bell Industries, Inc.
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About Avnet, Inc.
From components to cloud and design to disposal, Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT)
accelerates the success of customers who build, sell and use technology
globally by providing them with a comprehensive portfolio of innovative
products, services and solutions. Avnet is a Fortune 500 company with
revenues of $27.9 billion for the fiscal year 2015. For more
information, visit www.avnet.com.
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