Avnet, Inc. : Avnet Technology Solutions EMEA Appoints Sukh Rayat as Senior Vice President, Avnet Global Computing Components (AGCC) EMEA

Jan 8, 2014

Bracknell, UK - Avnet Technology Solutions, a global IT solutions distribution leader and an operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), has announced the appointment of Sukh Rayat as senior vice president, Avnet Global Computing Components (AGCC) EMEA, with immediate effect. Sukh moves from his current position as senior vice president, Avnet Technology Solutions, north region*. This further aligns Avnet's organisational structure to the benefit of customers and suppliers across EMEA.

Sukh is part of the Avnet Global Computing Components (AGCC) management team and is responsible for the day-to-day operations and growth of Avnet's computer components and integrated solutions offerings in the EMEA region. The EMEA Integrated Solutions (IS) team also moves into the AGCC business. Sukh is based in Bracknell and reports directly to Jaideep Malhotra, senior vice president, AGCC, Global, with immediate effect.

Tony Madden, senior vice president, supplier business executive for Avnet Technology Solutions, Global, assumes responsibility for the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of Avnet Technology Solutions, UK. As an experienced senior executive, Tony currently works with a number of Avnet's strategic suppliers and alongside Avnet leaders around the world to identify growth opportunities.

Graeme Watt, president, Avnet Technology Solutions, EMEA, stated, "I would like to personally thank Sukh for his drive and commitment during his time as senior vice president, north region. Sukh brings a wealth of experience to the EMEA AGCC team, and I am sure he will be very successful in accelerating the success of that integral part of the global business.  I'd also like to welcome Tony Madden into our team. As an experienced senior executive, Tony aligns business goals with relationships locally, regionally and globally, making him a great asset to our EMEA operations."

About Avnet Technology Solutions
As a global IT solutions distributor, Avnet Technology Solutions collaborates with its customers and suppliers to create and deliver services, software and hardware solutions that address the business needs of their end-user customers locally and around the world. The group serves customers and suppliers in North America, Latin America and Caribbean, Asia Pacific, and Europe, Middle East and Africa. It generated US $10.36 billion in annual revenue for fiscal year 2013. Avnet Technology Solutions is an operating group of Avnet, Inc.http://www.ats.avnet.com/.

About Avnet
Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), a Fortune 500 company, is one of the largest distributors of electronic components, computer products and embedded technology serving customers globally. Avnet accelerates its partners' success by connecting the world's leading technology suppliers with a broad base of customers by providing cost-effective, value-added services and solutions. For the fiscal year ended June 29, 2013, Avnet generated revenue of $25.5 billion.www.avnet.com.

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