Twenty-two-year IT Industry Veteran Rejoins Avnet to Focus on Growing
Sales of Solutions That Incorporate Software, Security, Storage,
Networking and Mobility Offerings
Avnet
Technology Solutions, the solutions distribution leader and an
operating group of Avnet,
Inc. (NYSE: AVT),
today announced that Scott Look has joined the senior management team of
its Technology Infrastructure Solutions (TIS) group in the Americas. As
vice president of TIS sales, Look will be responsible for managing field
sales teams across the United States and Canada to profitably drive
solutions business growth for Avnet and its value-added reseller
partners.
"Scott’s business acumen, strategic focus, knowledge of Avnet and proven
ability to build customer relationships make him a valued addition to
our team,” said Gavin Miller, vice president and general manager,
Technology Infrastructure Solutions, Avnet Technology Solutions,
Americas. “Scott knows that the success of Avnet and its partners rests
on more than ‘speeds and feeds.’ He is committed to understanding the
needs of our partners and their customers, and providing them with
comprehensive solutions that meet their customers’ most pressing
business challenges.”
A 22-year veteran of the IT industry in the channel, Look joins Avnet
from Ingram Micro, Inc., where he launched the company’s Infrastructure
Technology Solutions Division in 2007. Prior to this position, Look had
a distinguished career at Avnet spanning 13 years. He began as a sales
manager in 1994 and rose to the position of vice president. Prior to his
departure he was focused on leading Avnet’s U.S. EMC business from 2005
to 2007. In this position, he increased the revenue of Avnet’s top EMC
partners and doubled Avnet’s EMC revenues in two years. Before joining
Avnet, Look held various sales and sales management positions at
value-added reseller Insight Enterprises.
"I’m pleased to be returning to Avnet and to have the opportunity to
work with many of my long-time colleagues, suppliers and customers,"
said Look. “I’m also excited to have the resources to turn our solutions
vision for the data center into a reality. Industry-leading
infrastructure offerings combined with programs like whiteboard selling
and Avnet SolutionsPath™ technology and market practices give our
partners a real foundation for accelerated growth.”
Look attended the University of Colorado. He is based in Tempe, Ariz.
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 2008, the group served customers in more than 30 countries and
generated US $7.6 billion in annual revenue. The group’s Web site is www.ats.avnet.com.
Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), a Fortune 500 company, is one of the largest
distributors of electronic components, computer products and embedded
technology in the world. Avnet accelerates its partners’ success by
connecting the world’s leading technology suppliers with a broad base of
more than 100,000 customers and providing cost-effective, value-added
services and solutions. For the fiscal year ended June 28, 2008, Avnet
generated revenue of $17.95 billion. For more information, visit www.avnet.com.
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