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Phoenix, AZ-based Avnet Appointed Kevin Summers as Chief Information Officer
About the Company
One of the largest distributors of electronic components, computer products and embedded technology serving customers globally, Avnet provides a vital link in the technology supply chain. Market needs and trends drive Avnet`s product and services strategy, supported by a global infrastructure. Avnet brings a breadth and depth of service capabilities, such as supply-chain and design-chain services, logistics solutions, product assembly, device programming, computer system configuration and integration, and technical seminars - all in addition to its core distribution services. Through its innovative and entrepreneurial spirit, and its passion for customer service, Avnet assures customers and suppliers that they have chosen the right partner to accelerate their success.
About the Person
As CIO, Kevin Summers has responsibility for Avnet`s global IT strategy and enterprise effectiveness initiative. He leads the company`s Global Information Solutions team and sets the IT roadmap strategy that helps differentiate Avnet as a technology leader. He also has oversight to ensure implementation and synergy of systems and processes across the organization. Summers reports to CEO Bill Amelio. Summers joined Avnet with more than 25 years of experience leading the technology efforts of several large-scale IT organizations including: 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. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in computer science from College of Charleston and an MBA from Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
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