Avnet has posted Eric Williams to the newly created worldwide role of VP of Internet of Things (IoT) with a remit to develop and deploy a global IoT strategy.
"The pace of change in today's global business environment demands agility and imagination," said Rick Hamada, CEO, Avnet.
"Given our breadth of resources, both our customers and suppliers are asking us to develop new solutions combining multiple elements of technology from the edge to the enterprise.
"In Eric, we have found an executive with global experience and a proven ability to design, develop and implement innovative programmes with positive results."
Williams has served in a number of executive leadership positions in the technology industry and most recently was a strategic advisor for CABA Technologies and Moon, focused on the intelligent LED market.
From 1994 to 2014 he served in progressively advancing positions with Arrow Electronics. He also has experience in leading large sales organisations and identifying and advising on mergers and acquisitions.
From 1987 to 1994, Williams held numerous leadership positions in sales and operations at Bell Industries.