Avnet – Avnet announces Gilles Beltran as new President
Avnet Silica’s President to step into Avnet EMEA role
Brussels, Belgium – Avnet (NASDAQ: AVT) has appointed Gilles Beltran as President of Avnet EMEA. Currently President of Avnet Silica, one of Avnet’s European semiconductor specialist divisions, Gilles Beltran will be succeeding Slobodan Puljarevic and Mario Orlandi, who have co-led the EMEA region with distinction for seven years.
As the EMEA President, Gilles Beltran will have the Presidents of the Avnet Abacus, EBV Elektronik, and Avnet Silica business units reporting to him. Gilles Beltran joined Avnet Silica in 2002, bringing more than two decades of company-specific experience and know-how to this new role – including four years as President of Avnet Silica.
Phil Gallagher, CEO, Avnet expressed his confidence in Gilles Beltran’s appointment: “Gilles’ extensive experience in electronics distribution and in-depth knowledge of Avnet’s internal processes make him the ideal candidate to steer Avnet EMEA towards new opportunities and growing success. His vision and passion are instrumental in our continuous collaboration and growth in the region.”
Gilles Beltran shared his enthusiasm about his new role: “I am excited to take on the presidency of Avnet EMEA and to join the Avnet Executive Leadership Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to build upon a strong foundation and to lead our talented team towards new opportunities in EMEA.”
Slobodan Puljarevic and Mario Orlandi will step down from their current roles at the end of FY25 but will continue to report to Phil Gallagher, focusing on global projects within Avnet. As Avnet EMEA enters this new chapter, the company remains committed to delivering excellence and fostering strong partnerships across the region.
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- Semiconductor:
- Solid substance that has a conductivity between that of an insulator and that of most metals, either due to the addition of an impurity or because of temperature effects. Devices made of semiconductors, notably silicon, are essential components of most electronic circuits. Some examples of semiconductors are silicon, germanium, gallium arsenide, and elements near the so-called “metalloid staircase” on the periodic table. … Silicon is a critical element for fabricating most electronic circuits.
- SiC Semi-Conductor Technology:
- Silicon carbide (SiC), a semiconductor compound consisting of silicon (Si) and carbon (C), belongs to the wide bandgap (WBG) family of materials. Its physical bond is very strong, giving the semiconductor a high mechanical, chemical and thermal stability.
- Silicon carbide, exceedingly hard, synthetically produced crystalline compound of silicon and carbon. Its chemical formula is SiC. Since the late 19th century silicon carbide has been an important material for sandpapers, grinding wheels, and cutting tools.
- Since there is less energy to dissipate, an SiC device can switch at higher frequencies and improve efficiency. The higher efficiency, smaller size and lower weight of SiC can create a higher-rated solution or a smaller design with reduced cooling requirements.