Meet the Chiefs: Jeff Bawol, Avnet
This week we caught up with Jeff Bawol, president of Avnet Technology Solutions, Americas, to learn more about how he runs the distributor's partner ecosystem.
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Jeff Bawol, President, Avnet Technology Solutions, Americas
Bawol: My first job was as a lifeguard.
The VAR Guy says: Did you ever run in slow motion? Or was that just something that happened on "Baywatch?"
Bawol: A Cadillac CTS V Coupe
The VAR Guy says: That's a sharp looking car. It definitely looks commanding enough to be driven by a channel chief!
Bawol: My last vacation was to Park City, UT.
The VAR Guy says: We're guessing you went skiing, right? Park City is known for its beautiful slopes and snowy mountain vistas.
Bawol: "The Five Temptations of a CEO" by Patrick Lencioni
The VAR Guy says: This powerful business book attempts to tackle some of the biggest challenges one can face as a CEO by offering prescriptive advice for how to be a better leader and showing readers how to avoid common pitfalls.
Bawol: I bought a Big Green Egg BBQ.
The VAR Guy says: And just in time for BBQ season! We bet you'll be able to grill up some delicious food on this once the weather gets a little bit warmer.
Bawol: "The Blacklist" on NBC.
The VAR Guy says: This crime thriller has been popular among several of our featured Channel Chiefs, most likely because of star James Spader's creepy and captivating turn as former criminal Raymond "Red" Reddington.
Bawol: I wanted to be a police officer.
The VAR Guy says: You might not be an officer of the law, but lots of channel partners depend on you to help them protect their deals and deliver end products to their customers, which is pretty darn important.
Bawol: "Flight" with Denzel Washington, because it's a story of human tragedy and redemption.
The VAR Guy says: Is Denzel Washington even capable of making a bad movie? We don't think so.
Bawol: "Flight" with Denzel Washington, because it's a story of human tragedy and redemption.
The VAR Guy says: Is Denzel Washington even capable of making a bad movie? We don't think so.
This week we caught up with Jeff Bawol, president of Avnet Technology Solutions, Americas, to learn more about how he runs the distributor's partner ecosystem. In addition to overseeing Avnet Technology Solutions' supplier lines in the distribution channel, Bawol also managed the division's day-to-day operations and regional performance for North and Latin America.
Prior to his appointment in May 2008, Bawol served as senior vice president and general manager of Avnet Technology Solutions, and has held numerous titles since starting with the company in 1977.
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