Vallee takes final Avnet bow after 35 years

Sam Trendall
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Former CEO to depart boardroom set-up after 18-month transition process as William Schumann assumes chairmanship

After 35 years, Roy Vallee is to take his final bow at Avnet, being replaced as chairman of the distributor's board by William Schumann. Vallee (pictured left) served the firm as chief executive...

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