In the Council’s second Tech Inclusion Forum of 2022 and our first in-person event in over two years, we are excited to host a fireside chat with Max Chan, CIO of Avnet, the largest public company headquartered in Arizona. In this upfront and personal glimpse into his global career journey, Max will share how his background prepared him for his current role and provide some insights how Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has influenced his global career journey.
Who should attend
This event is intended for CEOs, business leaders, DEI leaders, HR executives, entrepreneurs and anyone else seeking to become a more proactive ally in achieving a more diverse, equitable and inclusive business reality.
About Our Speaker
Max Chan is Avnet’s chief information officer. In this role, he is responsible for all information technology (IT) areas throughout the Avnet ecosystem, including the delivery of strategic business IT and digital transformation initiatives. He oversees the resources and capabilities of the global IT team and ensures that the organization maintains a robust and optimized IT environment.
Chan joined Avnet in 2013 as vice president of IT for Avnet Technology Solutions in Asia Pacific. He led critical system implementations and enhancements, helped build Avnet’s Global Development Centers and drove process improvement initiatives in the region. In 2016, he transferred to Phoenix to take on the global application and business relationship management role and was promoted to CIO in 2019.
Prior to joining Avnet, Chan held several IT leadership roles, including chief information officer, Asia at VF Corporation, and vice president, IT Global Supply Chain, Building Efficiency at Johnson Controls.
Chan earned a Bachelor of Science in mathematics from Malayan University, Malaysia, and a Master of Business Administration in strategy from University of Birmingham, UK.
Agenda
3:15 – 3:30 Registration
3:30 – 3:45 Welcome + Overview of Tech Inclusion Forum series
3:45 – 4:30 Fireside Chat with Max Chan
4:30 – 5:00 Q+A
5:00 – 5:30 Happy Hour and Networking
Event sponsor
Location
56 South Rockford Dr.
Tempe ,
AZ
85281
Venue
Benchmark Electronics Headquarters
Date
June 22, 2022
Time
3:15PM - 5:30PM
Cost
[AZTC Members, $20] [Non-Members, $30]
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