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Avnet is a global technology distributor that manages an ecosystem of regional and specialized businesses with operations around the world and the resources to support customers at every stage of the product lifecycle.
For more than 100 years, we’ve adapted to wave after wave of technological innovation and provided the support our customers need to successfully manage the product development journey. From being a problem-solver of complex product design and supply chain issues to getting components and product shipments to where and when they’re needed, our customers know they can count on us as a reliable partner.
Learn more about Avnet at www.avnet.com.
“Avnet’s core value of inclusiveness creates a climate of respect that allows people to embrace diversity of backgrounds, learning, experience and thought. We work to promote excellence by attracting, engaging, and retaining a diverse group of employees including women and millennials,” said Avnet’s Chief People Officer Ken Arnold. “The recognition from Women’s Choice Award reinforces that we are on the right track.”
Avnet has a specific employee resource group for women called RISE. Its core purpose is to support the business success of women at Avnet. The group is committed to empowering women at Avnet to achieve success on their own terms. They strive to provide opportunities for women to connect with and support each other.
- Avnet has three women (30%) on its board of directors.
- Avnet’s global employee population is 45% women and 31% diverse.
At Avnet, we help innovators turn good ideas into great products.
We’ve adapted to wave after wave of technological change to provide the engineering and supply chain expertise that our customers need to accelerate, scale and extend the lifecycle of their designs. From getting sample parts and product shipments where and when they’re needed to solving the most complex design and supply chain challenges, we have the expertise, equipment and global capabilities to help you deliver what’s next.
Doing our part to make a difference in the world
The idea of community goes far beyond the cities and neighborhoods where Avnet operates. We think of a community as any group of people who share a desire to make a positive difference, wherever and whenever they can. Through Avnet Cares, our company’s philanthropic and volunteer program, our employees go beyond achieving business and financial goals. They make a positive impact around the world.
We are particularly focused on the areas of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM); diversity; the environment; and supporting communities in crisis.