Avnet Electronics Marketing Appoints Torrel as New Leader of Avnet United

Avnet Electronics Marketing, an operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), today announced the promotion of Lynn Torrel to vice president of Avnet United, which supports the top tier global and strategic contract manufacturer accounts. She will now lead the group, replacing Gerry Fay who was recently announced as Avnet’s global logistics and operations officer. Torrel has been in the electronics industry for 16 years, with the past 11 years at Avnet managing complex global customers. Torrel will report to Harley Feldberg, president of Avnet Electronics Marketing.

Lynn Torrel, the new vice president of Avnet United. (Photo: Business Wire)

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"Lynn is an innovative and results-oriented leader with a proven track record in managing complex customer requirements and enhancing customer relationships,” said Harley Feldberg, president of Avnet Electronics Marketing. "The strategy behind Avnet United has been, and will continue to be, one of efficiency and productivity. I have every confidence that Lynn will take an already exceptional program to the next level – as we continue to lead the industry in global account management.”

Torrel holds an MBA from Arizona State University and received the 2010 W.P. Carey Student Leadership Award.

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About Avnet Electronics Marketing

Avnet Electronics Marketing is an operating group of Phoenix-based Avnet, Inc. that serves electronic original equipment manufacturers (EOEMs) and electronic manufacturing services (EMS) providers in more than 70 countries, distributing electronic components from leading manufacturers and providing associated design-chain and supply-chain services. The group's website is located at www.em.avnet.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.

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