Avnet has named Gilles Beltran as the new President of Avnet EMEA. Currently serving as President of Avnet Silica, one of Avnet’s specialized semiconductor divisions in Europe, Beltran will succeed Slobodan Puljarevic and Mario Orlandi, who have jointly led the EMEA region with distinction over the past seven years.
In his new role, Beltran will oversee the Presidents of Avnet Abacus, EBV Elektronik, and Avnet Silica. With more than two decades of experience at Avnet, including four years at the helm of Avnet Silica, Beltran brings deep organizational knowledge and strategic leadership to the EMEA presidency. He first joined Avnet Silica in 2002 and has since held a range of senior leadership positions across the business.
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.
