Arizona Technology Council Appoints Six New Board Directors
New Leaders Help Shape and Define Arizona’s Future Through an Action-Oriented Agenda Focused on Issues and Topics Critical to the State
PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The Arizona Technology Council today announced the appointment of six new directors to its Board. All leaders in their fields of science and technology, they join the previously appointed 32 directors and five executive officers that currently provide informed advice to the Council in support of issues and topics critical to Arizona’s expanding technology industry including education, entrepreneurial funding and public policy.
“As the expected economic recovery begins, Arizona has a window of opportunity to drive a high-performance economy based on technology-driven companies,” said Steve Phillips, chairman, Arizona Technology Council and CIO, Avnet Inc. “Our new and returning Board leadership will help us achieve the type of success the state needs to remain competitive and sustain growth.”
The following six newly appointed directors were each elected to serve three year terms:
In addition, Don Henninger, Publisher, Phoenix Business Journal, was appointed Director Emeritus for an indefinite term and the following two directors were reappointed for three year terms:
The Arizona Technology Council’s world-class executive officers and board of directors serve in an advisory and fiduciary role by representing the interests of the state’s technology industries in the Council’s strategic planning and on-going operations.
About the Arizona Technology Council
The Arizona Technology Council is a private, not-for-profit trade association founded to connect, represent and support the state’s expanding technology industry. To promote economic growth and professional development in Arizona’s technology sector, the Council provides members networking opportunities, business support and access to educational forums. The Council strives to distinguish Arizona as a leader in the technology community and offer resources that are exclusive to its members. To become a member or to learn more about the Arizona Technology Council, please visit http://www.aztechcouncil.org. You are also invited to e-mail the president and his staff, Twitter @aztechcouncil, or view the Council’s Facebook, LinkedIn, or Plaxo page.