Phil Gallagher
Phoenix, AZ, USA
Chiefe Executive Officer
About Phil Gallagher
Phil Gallagher, CEO of Avnet and a board member, drives the company’s leadership in the electronic components and technology sector by leveraging its global distribution expertise and value-added services. With a long tenure at Avnet, he previously served as global president of Electronic Components and led multiple business divisions. Gallagher has also held key leadership roles in sales, marketing, and operations. A former president of the Electronic Components Industry Association, he remains active in industry and community service. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Drexel University and executive education credentials from Caltech and the Wharton School.
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Avnet’s Superstar CEO Phil Gallagher Believes EQ Trumps IQ Every Day
Phil Gallagher came to believe at a relatively early age that emotional intelligence is a better guide for leadership than IQ and he has made it the hallmark of his leadership style as the CEO of Avnet, a Fortune 500 technology distributor and solutions provider.