PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avnet, Inc.(NYSE: AVT), a leading global technology distributor, today announced that it has promoted Patrick Zammit to serve as global president for Avnet Technology Solutions, one of two global operating groups within Avnet. Zammit previously served as president of Avnet Electronics Marketing EMEA. Zammit will be responsible for the strategic direction, day-to-day operations and performance of the group globally. Zammit’s appointment is effective immediately, and he