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Gerard Purcell

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Vice President GIS, IT Transformation at Avnet
📍 Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Gerard Purcell is a senior IT executive with a background in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Limerick. He has extensive experience leading global IT transformation and large-scale ERP deployments for Fortune 200 companies like Avnet, Tech Data, and Gateway in the technology distribution sector.

Gerard is a recipient of the Premier 100 IT Leader award, recognizing his impactful contributions to the industry.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Vice President GIS, IT Transformation
Job Level
Senior
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
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IT Transformation Strategy
Currently responsible for leading Avnet's enterprise IT transformation strategy and execution, with a track record of delivering impactful digital strategies at previous companies.
Global ERP Deployments
Has successfully led and delivered large-scale global ERP deployments, including a major SAP launch for a $10B division and a $50M Oracle implementation.
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Career

Work history

10-2021
Vice President GIS, IT Transformation
Avnet
2-2019 - 8-2020
SVP Global IT Engagement
Tech Data
2-2017 - 1-2019
SVP Global IT Integration
Tech Data
5-2008 - 2-2017
SVP IT, Technology Solutions Division
Avnet
4-2005 - 5-2008
Chief Information Officer
Gateway
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Education
Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering
Univeristy of Limerick, Ireland
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