Phil Gallagher is the Chief Executive Officer of Avnet. Phil has held the CEO seat since November 2020, and was previously Vice President at Hamilton Hallmark Electronics.
Current company
Avnet
Avnet is a global electronic components distributor with extensive design, product, marketing and supply chain expertise for customers and suppliers at every stage of the product lifecycle.
Technology, Information and InternetHeadquartered in PhoenixFounded 1921Nasdaq: AVT
Source: Avnet on LinkedInPhil Gallagher joined Avnet in January 1997 and has been CEO since November 2020. Before Avnet, Phil was Vice President at Hamilton Hallmark Electronics from January 1982 until December 1992.
Career
Sources: LinkedIn profile
Education
Drexel University's LeBow College of Business, Bachelor, Business AdministrationSource
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Vice president level and above, most senior firstPhil Gallagher leads a leadership team of 6 published executives. The most recent appointment is Dave Youngblood as Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer, in seat since October 2024.
Most senior 5 of 6
| Name | Title | In seat since |
|---|---|---|
| Phil Gallagher (Philip R. Gallagher) | Chief Executive Officer and President, Electronic Components | November 2020 |
| Kenneth A. Jacobson | Chief Financial Officer | September 2022 |
| Michael R. McCoy | Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer | April 2020 |
| Ken E. Arnold | Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer | February 2019 |
| Leng Jin Chan | Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer | 2019 |
Sources: Avnet 2025 DEF 14A
Phil Gallagher is the Chief Executive Officer of Avnet. Phil has held the CEO seat since November 2020, and was previously Vice President at Hamilton Hallmark Electronics.
Phil Gallagher has been CEO of Avnet since November 2020, according to LinkedIn profile.
Phil Gallagher was Vice President at Hamilton Hallmark Electronics from January 1982 until December 1992, according to LinkedIn profile.
Phil Gallagher has been CEO of Avnet for 5 years, since November 2020.
Kenneth A. Jacobson (Chief Financial Officer), Michael R. McCoy (Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer), Ken E. Arnold (Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer), Leng Jin Chan (Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer), and 1 more. Source: Avnet 2025 DEF 14A.
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