Avnet Technology Solutions
Jaideep Malhotra, Vice President, Avnet Technology Solutions, India noted that “Naresh has had over twenty five experience in the IT industry and his ability to lead teams made him an automatic selection for this very important role. Naresh is well respected within the Indian IT community and has received numerous awards and accolades for his work. In this role Naresh will be responsible for the day to day operational aspects of the business as well as driving the strategic direction of the India business. Under his leadership, the Avnet India team will continue to accelerate the success of our customers, partners and suppliers.”
Naresh Desai, General Manager, Avnet Technology Solutions, India, commented “I am humbled by the role and the chance to lead a team of highly talented professionals. We have a great team, and I am proud of the accomplishments that we have been able to make in the short term. My immediate goal is to ensure that Avnet becomes the premier solutions distributor in the Indian market, and we will start that with the rollout of “Solutions Path” our very own trademarked solutions play for the channel. Over the next 12 months we will be looking to leverage our global and regional strength as well as our local knowledge to redefine distribution in India. ”
About Avnet Technology Solutions
Avnet Technology Solutions is an operating group of Phoenix-based Avnet, Inc. As a global technology sales and marketing organization, Avnet Technology Solutions has sales divisions focused on specific customer segments and a select line card strategy enabling an exceptional level of attention to the needs of its customers and suppliers. For fiscal year 2009, the group served customers in more than 30 countries and generated US $7.04 billion in annual revenue. For more information, visit www.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 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 and by providing cost-effective, value-added services and solutions. For the fiscal year ended June 28, 2009, Avnet generated revenue of $16.23 billion. For more information, visit www.avnet.com
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Michael Costigan
Director of Marketing and Business Innovation, Asia Pacific
Tel: (+61) 408651467
Email michael.costigan@
Melinda Ilagan
Senior Associate
EASTWEST Public Relations for Avnet Technology Solutions
Tel (+65) 6222 0306
Email avnet@eastwestpr.com
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