Avnet
(NYSE: AVT),
a leading global technology distributor, today announced that Ray M.
Robinson submitted his resignation from the company’s Board of Directors
effective May 1, 2017.
Robinson stated, “Serving on the Avnet Board has been a tremendously
rewarding experience for me. I leave with great confidence that Avnet is
on the right path to deliver significant long-term profitable growth.
Avnet has a world-class leadership team, a compelling growth strategy,
and a healthy capital structure that positions them for a great future.”
“Ray has been a dedicated director of Avnet since 2000,” said William H.
Schumann III, Chairman, Avnet Board of Directors. “During his tenure, he
has seen Avnet through many industry transitions and his contributions
are immeasurable. I, along with the rest of the board and Avnet’s
executive team, want to thank Ray for nearly 17 years of service. We
wish Ray a happy and successful future.”
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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.
Avnet
Maureen O’Leary, 480-643-7499
maureen.oleary@avnet.com
or
Brodeur Partners, for Avnet
Jamie Ernst, 480-308-0286
jernst@brodeur.com