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Avnet CIO Steve Phillips named to the elite list based on the company's strategic approach to deploying information technology to achieve business goals and improve operational efficiencies
PHOENIX -- Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT), a leading global technology distributor, today announced that its leadership in IT has been recognized by IDG's Computerworld. The magazine named Avnet CIO Steve Phillips as a 2011 "Premier 100 IT Leaders" honoree, a lifetime recognition award. This year's Premier 100 spotlights IT leaders from both the technology and business sides of companies for exceptional technology leadership, innovative ideas to address business challenges and effectively managed IT strategies.
"For the past five years, Steve and his team have excelled in partnering with the business to implement innovative IT solutions to drive growth opportunities for Avnet, respond to market changes and enhance customer service," said Rick Hamada, president and chief operating officer, Avnet, Inc. "This prestigious award validates our business-driven approach to IT and ability to harness the power of technology to become an even more efficient organization operationally."
Phillips joined Avnet as part of the company's acquisition of Memec and was named CIO in August 2005. Since that time, Phillips and his global IT team have deployed a series of IT-based projects to further Avnet's strategic imperatives of profitable growth and operational excellence. Most notably, the team successfully integrated more than 25 acquisitions, developed an e-commerce site tailored to the distribution industry and leveraged IT systems to improve the operational efficiency of Avnet's warehouses. Additionally, Phillips and his team have created a greener and more power efficient data center, deployed scalable IT platforms globally to help Avnet manage its growth, and enhanced Avnet's security. Each of these projects achieved significant business results for Avnet and helped the company operate more efficiently, often through process automation.
"The Premier 100 awards program honors an elite group of IT executives," said Scot Finnie, editor in chief of Computerworld. "In the face of the past few years of economic turmoil that for many meant budget cuts and staff downsizing, these 100 men and women continued to innovate and deliver measurable business value. They begin 2011 recharged and ready, positioning their departments and their businesses for speed and growth. We're pleased to honor the achievements of these 100 men and women who deliver strategic vision and seamless leadership through turbulent times."
The Premier 100 awards ceremony will be one of the highlights of Computerworld's annual Premier 100 IT Leaders Conference, being held March 6-8, 2011, at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort in Palm Desert, Calif. Phillips will present at the conference in a session titled, "Enabling Growth By Acquisition: Creating an M&A Playbook for IT." Phillips will share insights into how Avnet's IT team has helped the company achieve fast and efficient business growth following more than 25 acquisitions in the last five years. The session will be held on March 8 at 10:30 a.m. PT.
About Computerworld
Computerworld is the leading source of technology news and information for IT influencers worldwide, providing peer perspective, IT leadership and business results. Computerworld's award-winning Web site (http://www.computerworld.com), bi-weekly publication, focused conference series and custom research forms the hub of the world's largest (40+ edition) global IT media network. In the past five years alone, Computerworld has won more than 100 awards, including Magazine of the Year by American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE) awards in 2010, the 2009 Best Blog from the Neal awards, and 2006 Best Overall Web Publication from ASBPE. Computerworld leads the industry with an online audience of over 3.5 million unique, monthly visitors (comScore Media Metrix, August 2010). Computerworld is published by IDG Enterprise, a subsidiary of International Data Group (IDG), the world's leading media, events, and research company. Company information is available at www.idgenterprise.com.
About Avnet, Inc.
Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT), a Fortune 500 company, is one of the largest distributors of electronic components, computer products and embedded technology serving customers in more than 70 countries worldwide. Avnet accelerates its partners' success by connecting the world's leading technology suppliers with a broad base of more than 100,000 customers by providing cost-effective, value-added services and solutions. For the fiscal year ended July 3, 2010, Avnet generated revenue of $19.16 billion. For more information, visit www.avnet.com.
Contacts
Brodeur Partners, for Avnet, Inc.
Marcia Chapman
1-480-308-0284
mchapman@brodeur.com
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