PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT), a leading global technology distributor, today announced that Rick Hamada has succeeded Roy Vallee as the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The ...

Phoenix, Ariz. -- May 18, 2010 -- Global technology distribution, marketing and services company Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT) today announced that Rick Hamada has been promoted to president and chief ...

Avnet Inc. has appointed Rick Hamada its first chief operating officer in eight years, putting in place a hands-on manager to assist chairman and CEO Roy Vallee as the top-tier electronic components ...

Rick Hamada always thought he might take up Bonsai gardening when he retired. He is, in fact, one-quarter Japanese. So during the downturn, his wife, Michele, bought him a Bonsai tree, thinking it ...

An 18-year Avnet veteran, Hamada replaces Andy Bryant, who was promoted to president of Avnet Electronics Marketing. Bryant succeeds Brian Hilton, who is set to retire on June 30, said Avnet ...

Rick Hamada has guided Avnet – by harnessing the power of data – to remain a leader in a fast-paced environment. John Filippelli: In your experience in the technology industry, what are the keys to ...

Avnet Inc. named its interim chief executive to the full position Tuesday. William Amelio, who is also a member of the company’s board, was appointed interim CEO in July after Rick Hamadastepped down ...

Please stand by. Our presentation will now begin. I would now like to turn the floor over to Vince Keenan, Avnet's Vice President of Investor Relations. Good afternoon and welcome to Avnet's Third ...

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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Avnet Inc. Tuesday named Rick Hamada chief operating officer. Hamada previously served as technology solutions president with Phoenix-based Avnet, which markets and ...