Lear's responsibilities also include Avnet Technology Solutions' operations in the Latin America and Caribbean region, a strategic and high-growth emerging market. She reports to Jeff Bawol, president, Avnet Technology Solutions, Americas. With more than 26 years of experience in the technology industry, Lear brings a wealth of knowledge and unique perspective to this role. She has extensive leadership experience in sales, strategy and business development in addition to having successfully led organizations through business transformations. Her professional background includes time with a national integrator of technology-based solutions, a distributor of IBM mid-range server products, and a technology distributor. "With a proven track record, Dee Dee will lead the charge in pursuing opportunities in emerging channels and markets for profitable growth for Avnet Technology Solutions, which will contribute to the overall success of Avnet, our partners and our suppliers," said Bawol.