Wholesaler Avnet officially appoints William Amelio as CEO

The manager had been carrying out this responsibility in office for a few months., which now takes on a definitive character, following the departure of Rick Hamada from the company after more than 32 years in this position.

The technology wholesaler Avnet has made public the appointment of William J. Amelio as CEO of the company by the Board of Directors, position he assumes with immediate effect, after carrying out said responsibility since the past 11 July.

As pointed out by the president of the company's Board of Directors, William Schumann, “the advice, under the supervision of the Corporate Governance Committee and together with an executive selection company, has carried out a study among possible internal and external candidates and has concluded that W.J. Amelio is the best for the CEO position. Avnet is lucky to have someone with her experience and personality, that gives us energy and focus on the business. The council has unanimously made the decision to make an interim situation definitive, what was best for our clients, employees and shareholders”.

Amelio brings to Avnet more than 35 years of experience in the technology industry and business management. "For me, Avnet is all passion and possibilities - he assured -. We have an experienced management team and a committed workforce, Made up of highly talented employees who are dedicated to serving customers, suppliers and channel partners. “The company is perfectly positioned to achieve profitable growth for our shareholders.”.