Alicia will foster growth and innovation at the company's distribution center in Europe

HOUSTON, July 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Smith, a leading global distributor of electronic components and semiconductors, today announces the appointment of Alicia O'Leary to the position of Director of Operations and Quality, EMEA. In this role, Alicia will oversee the day-to-day operations of the company's European distribution hub in Amsterdam and strategize ways to maximize efficiency and quality excellence.

"Our EMEA Operations team embodies the innovative and collaborative spirit that drives Smith's success," said Alicia. "I am very grateful for the opportunity to nurture that spirit, and together, I hope we will achieve remarkable results that create lasting impacts within the semiconductor supply chain."

Alicia joined Smith in August 2021 as a Support Specialist at the company's operational headquarters in Houston, Texas. She quickly became an expert on Smith's operational processes and developed invaluable interdepartmental connections across its global offices. She was promoted to her most recent position of Operations Supervisor – Support Services in December 2022.

"In her brief career at Smith, Alicia has quickly risen through the ranks within Operations and has distinguished herself as a quick learner with great communication and collaboration skills," said Art Figueroa, Chief Operating Officer at Smith. "Alicia has led her team by example and is not afraid to go the distance. When this opportunity in Amsterdam became available, Alicia O'Leary was the obvious choice. She is smart, organized, and well-prepared, and I have no doubt that she will excel in her new role."

About Smith
Founded in 1984, Smith is celebrating 40 years of Intelligent Distribution™. As a leading independent distributor of electronic components, Smith sources, manages, tests, and ships billions of components to partners worldwide in every industry and vertical. Offering a comprehensive suite of flexible and scalable supply chain solutions, Smith identifies and delivers customized service programs to support its customers' success. The company's expertise is backed by decades of market data, cutting-edge technology, and a systems based approach to quality excellence. Smith has generated more than USD $12.9 billion in global revenue since 2019 and ranks eleventh among all global distributors. Visit http://www.smithweb.com to learn more.

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