# Phil Gallagher

> Phil Gallagher is chief executive officer and a director of Avnet. He joined in sales in 1982, led its Americas components and global Technology Solutions businesses, worked at TTI, and returned in 2017 before becoming CEO in November 2020. His public interviews emphasize trust, listening and the relationships behind electronics distribution.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer at Avnet
- **Organizations:** Avnet, TTI (former employer), Dycom Industries, Women in Electronics, Arizona Business Roundtable, Arizona Commerce Authority, Greater Phoenix Leadership, Greater Phoenix Economic Council, National Electronic Distributors Association (former president)
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in business marketing, Drexel University
- **Known for:** Appointed Avnet CEO and director in November 2020., Received ECIA’s North Star Award in 2024., Recipient of the AccountabilIT Lifetime Achievement Award, Lee T. Hanley Community Leadership Award and Women in Electronics Unity Award.

## Career timeline

- **1982** — Joined Hamilton Avnet in sales.
- **2004–2009** — President, Avnet Electronic Marketing Americas.
- **2009–2014** — Global president, Avnet Technology Solutions; appointment effective March 2, 2009.
- **2014** — Left Avnet.
- **2016–2017** — President, Americas Sales and Marketing, TTI.
- **2017** — Returned as global president of Avnet Core Distribution.
- **2018** — Became president of Electronic Components.
- **2020** — Served as interim CEO before permanent appointment and board membership on November 23.
- **2025** — Joined Dycom Industries’ board, effective October 7.

## Achievements

- Appointed Avnet CEO and director in November 2020.
- Received ECIA’s North Star Award in 2024.
- Recipient of the AccountabilIT Lifetime Achievement Award, Lee T. Hanley Community Leadership Award and Women in Electronics Unity Award.
- Led Avnet during fiscal 2026, when company sales reached $27.6 billion, up 25 percent year over year.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Avnet’s 2026 proxy statement lists Gallagher as CEO and director, and records his Dycom directorship.
- **2026-08** — Discussed fiscal 2026 results: $27.6 billion annual sales and $8.3 billion fourth-quarter sales.
- **2026-06** — Published an article defending authorized channels, component traceability and trust.
- **2026-04** — Discussed data-center demand for components and services, and uncertainty about enterprise AI investment returns.
- **2025-10** — Appointed to Dycom Industries’ board on October 7.

## Links

- Website: https://www.avnet.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philiprgallagher

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