Avnet Names Phil Gallagher CEO - Modern Distribution Management

Avnet Names Phil Gallagher CEO

Gallagher, who has been with Avnet for 37 years, had been serving as interim CEO since August

Technology distributor Avnet Inc. (NASDAQ: AVT), Phoenix, Arizona, announced Monday that the company’s board of directors has named 37-year Avnet veteran Phil Gallagher, pictured below, as its CEO, effective immediately. Gallagher, who has been in the role of interim CEO of Avnet since August 2020, has also been appointed to the board.

Phil Gallagher Avnet CEO

“The board of directors is pleased with the appointment of Phil as Avnet’s CEO. His steady hand and his consistent commitment to the technology industry will benefit all of our stakeholders,” said Rodney C. Adkins, chairman of the board, Avnet. “In today’s dynamic global market, we are confident that Phil’s back to basics approach, as well as his experience and vision for the future, will enable Avnet to continue delivering value to our customers, supplier partners, employees and shareholders.”

Gallagher has held executive leadership positions in sales, marketing, and operations during his tenure at the company. Prior to his interim CEO position, he was the global president of Avnet’s electronics components business. Gallagher was formerly the president of the National Electronic Distributors Association and currently serves on the advisory board of Women in Electronics.

“It is an honor to be named Avnet’s CEO,” said Gallagher. “We sit firmly in the center of the technology value chain and therefore have a tremendous opportunity to build our leadership and market position as we help our customers and suppliers meet their evolving needs. As the company enters its centennial year in 2021, our strategy will build on Avnet’s core distribution business by leveraging our talented people and strong relationships to deliver profitable growth. I am extremely excited about our future.”

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