Arizona Business Forum Featuring Rick Hamada, Avnet CEO
Luncheon sponsored by the Harvard Business School Club of Arizona
Rick Hamada, chief executive officer of Avnet, Inc., will speak at the first Arizona Business Forum luncheon of the season, sponsored by the Harvard Business School Club of Arizona on September 22, 2011, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Phoenix Country Club, 2901 North 7th Street in Phoenix.
Cost of the luncheon is $25 for members and $30 for non-members.
Reservations are required by Monday, September 19. Call Desiree Meisch at 602-512-9129 or email hbscofaz@gmail.com. Mail payment to HBSC of AZ, P.O. Box 12523, Scottsdale, AZ 85267-2523.
The public is invited to attend, but seating is limited.
For more information about Rick Hamada and Avnet:
Mr. Hamada was named Avnet Chief Executive Officer in February, 2011, effective July 4, 2011. As CEO, and was concurrently elected to Avnet's Board of Directors. As CEO, he is responsible for the strategic direction of the company and overseeing day-to-day operations. He also leads the Avnet, Inc. Executive Board.
During his presentation, Mr. Hamada will give an overview of Avnet and its key enterprise strategies. He will put special emphasis on value based management and how Avnet uses this disciplined approach to manage and invest in profitable growth that increases shareholder value.
Founded in 1921, Avnet Inc. (NYSE:AVT), a Fortune 500 company,is one of the largest distributors of electronics components, computer products, and embedded technology serving customers in more than 70 countries worldwide. With fiscal year 2011 revenues of $26.5 billion and over 300 locations worldwide, the company is the largest public corporation headquartered in Arizona. For the third year in a row, Avnet is ranked number one in its industry in Fortune magazine's list of "Most Admired Companies."
Rick Hamada has more than 25 years of experience with Avnet and a broad background in the technology industry, spanning from his early career as a technical specialist to leading a multi-billion dollar sales and marketing organization. He was named chief operating officer (COO) in 2006 and was promoted to president and chief operating officer in May, 2010. As Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Hamada was instrumental in enhancing Avnet's performance and values-based culture of excellence, while helping Avnet achieve superior results.
He holds a B.S. degree in Finance from San Diego State University where he is on the Board of Directors of its College of Business Administration.