PHOENIX – July 11, 2016 – Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), a leading global technology distributor, announced today that William (“Bill”) J. Amelio, a member of #Avnet ’s Board of Directors, has been named as interim Chief Executive Officer of the company, effective immediately. Mr. Amelio brings more than 35 years of management and industry experience to his new role having served in senior positions at global publicly traded companies, and has spent most of his career managing global technology enterprises. #Dell #Lenovo . Amelio is replacing Rick Hamada, who is stepping down from his position at the company and on the Board of Directors. William H. Schumann, Chairman of the Board said, “Bill’s extensive experience in international business operations, corporate leadership and management will help steer the company toward success in a rapidly changing industry. His proven expertise will be critical in accelerating Avnet’s growth, driving an enhanced execution focus and implementing management systems to promote greater accountability.”{ad} “I look forward to working with the management team and all of Avnet’s talented employees worldwide as we strive to achieve profitable growth for shareholders and operational excellence for customers while enhancing the company’s winning culture to the benefit of employees,” said Mr. Amelio.
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