Avnet
(NYSE: AVT),
a leading global technology distributor, today announced the appointment
of Philip Gallagher to the role of global president of Avnet’s Core
Distribution Business, reporting to CEO William Amelio. In his new role,
Gallagher will oversee the company’s core distribution business, as well
as its supplier relationships, global procurement and supply chain
solutions business.
“We are thrilled to have Phil return to Avnet at this pivotal time in
our company. Phil brings decades of electronics industry knowledge to
this important role,” said William Amelio, CEO of Avnet. “He will
immediately hit the ground running, drawing upon his tenure and
knowledge of Avnet’s components business, and his longstanding
relationships with our valued supplier and customer community. Our
executive leadership team will undoubtedly benefit from his experience.”
Gallagher is a proven executive with a wealth of Avnet and industry
expertise, who excels at building and strengthening the vital
partnerships Avnet holds with its suppliers and customers. Reporting to
Gallagher in this new role will be Avnet’s three regional presidents
spanning the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific, along with the supplier
management, global procurement and supply chain services teams.
“What an exciting time to rejoin Avnet,” said Gallagher. “The company in
which I spent the majority of my professional life is clearly gearing up
for the next chapter. The business strategy and direction that have been
laid out by the leadership team is going to change the trajectory of the
company, and I am eager to be a part of it. I’m excited to help lead
Avnet’s talented employees, and some old friends, in serving our
customers and suppliers with the exceptional care that Avnet is so well
known for providing.”
Avnet’s more than 95-year heritage as a leader in electronic components
distribution, as well as its design and supply chain capabilities, are
central to the company’s ability to support customers. With Avnet’s
strategic approach to acquisitions, the company has greatly enhanced its
support for customers at every stage of the product lifecycle, offering
true end-to-end solutions that accelerate a customer’s time to market
and seamlessly transitions their products from prototype through to
volume production. Avnet’s global workforce, partnerships with the
world’s leading technology suppliers, and presence in more than 125
countries provide customers with strength and scale needed to navigate
today’s rapidly changing technology industry.
Gallagher began his career with Avnet in 1983 and held executive
leadership positions in sales, marketing and operations over his 30 year
career with the company. He served as the president of Avnet’s
electronics component business in the Americas region from 2004 to 2009.
A past president of the National Electronics Distributors’ Association
(NEDA), now the Electronic Components Industry Association, Gallagher
received one of the organization’s highest honors, the Gail S. Carter
Award, in 2009. Gallagher left Avnet in 2014 and was most recently
president, Americas sales and marketing for TTI, a leading authorized
distributor of interconnect, passive, electromechanical and discrete
components. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Drexel University.
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About Avnet
From idea to design and from prototype to production, Avnet supports
customers at each stage of a product’s lifecycle. A comprehensive
portfolio of design and supply chain services makes Avnet the go-to
guide for innovators who set the pace for technological change. For
nearly a century, Avnet has helped its customers and suppliers around
the world realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Learn
more about Avnet at www.avnet.com.
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Maureen O’Leary, 480-643-7499
maureen.oleary@avnet.com
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Brodeur Partners, for Avnet
Jamie Ernst, 480-308-0286
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