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London Marathon The Next Challenge For Chris McAneny

After a year off (wimp!) my old mate Chris McAneny, Director of Strategic Business Development at Future Electronics is taking on a new challenge.

Steve Kaufman In Line For Lifetime Achievement Award

Steve Kaufman, the former chairman and chief executive officer of Arrow Electronics is to receive the distribution channel's highest award.

Steatite's 'Pedalling Paul' Rides For Charity

 
No Batteries Required: Paul Edwards (above), Battery Sales Manager at Steatite has recently completed a 5-day charity cycle ride covering over 400 miles. The cyclists collectively managed to raise £72,000 for successfully completing the ride; ‘Pedalling Paul’ – as goes his nickname – was raising money for Rowans Hospice and Cancer Research. He has since returned to work with a gleaming sense of achievement and received a warm welcome from his fellow colleagues.

As well as an expert in his field of work Paul is an avid cyclist. He has supported a number of charities in the past by powering through similar cycle rides. But they have nothing on the mammoth 5-day trek from Paris to Hayling. Sadly, Paul was unable to call upon his in-depth knowledge of power solutions to aid his cycling efficiency; he relied instead on pedal power to make it through his demanding journey.

“It was a ride that took my breath away (literally)” wrote Paul after completing the ride. He maintains a Blog (http://pedallingpaul.wordpress.com/), which included details of his preparation for the event and daily updates during the ride. Paul’s drive and determination resonated in every Blog post; and whilst in severe pain with just over 100 miles to go, he dug deep and managed to find the power and determination to carry himself though to the end.

Paul Edwards’ day job is as the batteries manager for Steatite Batteries. The company is a supplier of lithium batteries, NiHM batteries, sealed lead acid as well as alkaline professional batteries.

Tony Frere Calls it a Day

One of the UK's top distributor executives is to retire at the end of this year.

Nu Horizons CEO Quits After Three Months

Blimey! That didn't last long. Jim Estill, appointed president and chief executive officer of Nu Horizons in May, has left the company to permit him to pursue other opportunities.

Green in Running for Top Business Woman Award

Harriet Green, chief executive officer of Premier Farnell has made the final cut for a prestigious business award.

Chelsea fan wins promotion

As some small consolation for John Terry's missed penalty, Chris Shipway has been named as country director of Avnet Memec's UK operations. The Chelsea season ticket holder joined the Avnet organisation following it's acquition of Azzurri Technology earlier this year. In his new role Shipway will report to Bill Walker, regional VP sales Northern Europe.

Top 3 execs in component distribution

First up, this list is restricted to distributors, so the vendors miss out, though I'm sure there were folk there who had a beneficial impact on the business. And, if I'm honest, limited to my 30-year experience of the business. So feel free to disagree.