Avnet Names Kevin Summers as Chief Information Officer
December 06 2016 - 4:30PM
Business Wire
Today Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT) announced the appointment of Kevin
Summers as its chief information officer (CIO), with responsibility
for Avnet’s global IT strategy and enterprise effectiveness
initiative. Reporting to Avnet CEO William (“Bill”) J. Amelio,
Summers joins Avnet with more than 25 years of experience leading
the technology efforts of some of the world’s most elite
brands.
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“IT plays a critical role in enabling our business strategy,
especially as Avnet transforms its business model with the
acquisitions of Premier Farnell and Hackster.io to service
customers throughout their lifecycle,” said Amelio. “Kevin has a
solid track record of ushering in new and innovative technologies
from emerging digital platforms to big data analytics. As our new
CIO, he will focus sharply on developing an IT roadmap that further
differentiates Avnet as a technology leader.”
“I look forward to working with Avnet’s award-winning IT team as
we partner with the business to write the next chapter in Avnet’s
rich history. Together, we will put the company at the forefront of
digital transformation, enhancing the entire technology supply
chain,” said Summers.
Summers has extensive experience in leading large-scale IT
organizations, where technology is used to enable growth strategies
and create competitive advantages. This includes serving in CIO
positions with H&R Block, Lowe’s, Whirlpool and The Coca-Cola
Company, as well as senior executive positions at AT&T and GE.
Summers possesses a wealth of IT experience in strategy and roadmap
development, which is complemented by deep expertise in using
innovative technologies such as cloud computing, IoT solutions, and
big data analytics platforms to enhance e-commerce, supply chain
and retail sales operations.
Summers succeeds Steve Phillips, who has decided to leave Avnet.
“Looking ahead, it’s important to also acknowledge our deep
heritage in technology leadership. We appreciate Steve’s 11 years
of contributions and dedication to Avnet. We wish him all the best
in his future endeavors,” said Amelio.
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About Avnet, Inc.
From components to cloud and design to disposal, Avnet, Inc.
(NYSE:AVT) accelerates the success of customers who build, sell and
use technology globally by providing them with a comprehensive
portfolio of innovative products, services and solutions. For more
information, visit www.avnet.com.
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