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Avnet Names Company Veteran Phil Gallagher CEO

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Monday, November 23, 2020
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Avnet , Inc. (NASDAQ: AVT ), a leading global technology distributor, today announced that the Companys Board of Directors has named 37-year Avnet veteran Phil Gallagher as its Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

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  • Avnet , Inc. (NASDAQ: AVT ), a leading global technology distributor, today announced that the Companys Board of Directors has named 37-year Avnet veteran Phil Gallagher as its Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
  • Mr. Gallagher, who has been in the role of interim CEO of Avnet since August 2020, has also been appointed to the Companys Board of Directors.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201123005425/en/
    Avnet Names Company Veteran Phil Gallagher CEO (Photo: Business Wire)
    "The Board of Directors is pleased with the appointment of Phil as Avnet's CEO.
  • Gallagher has held executive leadership positions in sales, marketing, and operations during his tenure at the company.

Avnet Names Phil Gallagher as Interim Chief Executive Officer and Announces Preliminary Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2020 Results

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Monday, August 3, 2020
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(Bill) Amelio is moving on from his role as Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Avnet Board of Directors.

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  • (Bill) Amelio is moving on from his role as Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Avnet Board of Directors.
  • Phil Gallagher, Global President of Avnets Electronic Components business, has been appointed as the Companys Interim Chief Executive Officer.
  • Gallagher has worked at Avnet for over 30 years and has held executive leadership positions in sales, marketing, and operations.
  • Avnet will report complete financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2020 on Thursday, August 6, after market close.