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Avnet (NYSE: AVT), a leading global technology distributor, today announced that Ray M. Robinson submitted his resignation from the company’s Board of Directors effective May 1, 2017.
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Ray M. Robinson, who has served on Avnet's Board of Directors since 2000, has submitted his resignation. (Photo: Business Wire)
Robinson stated, “Serving on the Avnet Board has been a tremendously rewarding experience for me. I leave with great confidence that Avnet is on the right path to deliver significant long-term profitable growth. Avnet has a world-class leadership team, a compelling growth strategy, and a healthy capital structure that positions them for a great future.”
“Ray has been a dedicated director of Avnet since 2000,” said William H. Schumann III, Chairman, Avnet Board of Directors. “During his tenure, he has seen Avnet through many industry transitions and his contributions are immeasurable. I, along with the rest of the board and Avnet’s executive team, want to thank Ray for nearly 17 years of service. We wish Ray a happy and successful future.”
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