“Avnet Electronics Marketing named Kevin Yapp to the newly created position of senior vice president of digital transformation. |
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Avnet EM named Kevin Yapp senior vice president of digital transformation. In the newly created role, Yapp is responsible for driving Avnet EM’s digital strategy, including evaluating all new resources and investments, the company said. He will lead an Avnet EM-wide global digital project management organization and will report directly to Avnet EM Global President Gerry Fay.
Yapp served in a series of leadership roles at United Kingdom-based Premier Farnell from 2003 to 2015, including chief innovation officer, marketing director of Europe and Asia Pacific, chief marketing officer, and most recently, chief strategy and marketing officer.
Independent distributor of electronic components Intercomp USA announced that it has appointed industry veteran and defense industry expert Thomas Campion to its board of directors.
With more than 20 years of experience as a Naval Special Warfare Officer (SEAL) in the U.S. Navy, Campion has served in operational leadership roles, from SEAL Platoon Commander to commanding a Joint U.S. Special Operations Task Force and conducting peacetime and combat missions around the world before retiring in 2000.
"Thomas joins Intercomp at a vital time, when we are experiencing great growth within the industry," said David Hofer, executive director and board member. "I can think of no one more qualified to help us accelerate our growth, differentiate our offerings, and further cement the leadership of Intercomp's business."