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Lee Morris is new Country Manager
After four decades in the industry, Ron Smith retires as Country Manager, passing the baton to long-time colleague Lee Morris, who brings two decades of Rutronik UK/Ireland experience to the role.
After 40 years in the electronics industry, Ron Smith will retire at the end of August to support family members, marking the close of a remarkable chapter. As Country Manager of Rutronik UK/Ireland, Ron Smith played an instrumental role navigating the business through challenging market conditions and building strong relationships across customers, suppliers, and colleagues.
Reflecting on his time, Ron Smith says: "It has been a great experience working with wonderful people in a fascinating market. I will miss the industry and most of all my colleagues."
Ron Smith passes the torch to Lee Morris, who has been with Rutronik UK since its founding. In his last position as Operations and Supply Chain Manager, he was responsible for forecast and supply chain management. His appointment ensures continuity and stability during a challenging time marked by evolving and changing market opportunities.
"I am honored to take over from Ron Smith as Country Manager and thank him for navigating Rutronik UK/Ireland through a very though period. After 20 years at Rutronik I believe the continuity will be important as we move into more favorable market conditions", Lee Morris expresses his excitement for the challenge ahead.
Lee Morris' deep experience within the company positions him well to lead Rutronik UK/Ireland. Ron Smith summarizes: "I leave the responsibility for Rutronik's business in the UK and Ireland in the excellent hands of Lee Morris, who has been with Rutronik UK since day one 20 years ago."
Further Information are available at rutronik.com.
About Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH
Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH was founded in 1973 and is an independent family-owned company. Thanks to the positive economic development over the past 45 years, the company is now one of the world‘s leading broadline distributors. In the 2021 fiscal year, its more than 1,800 employees generated a turnover of 1.13 billion Euro. Rutronik is represented worldwide with more than 80 offices and can guarantee comprehensive customer support including Europe, Asia, and the USA.
The broad product portfolio includes semiconductors, passive and electromechanical components as well as embedded boards, storage & displays, and wireless products. The know-ledge of all product areas is bundled in the RUTRONIK AUTOMOTIVE, RUTRONIK EMBEDDED, RUTRONIK POWER, and RUTRONIK SMART divisions and both specific products and services tailored to the respective applications are offered. Competent technical support for product development and design-in right up to the research area, individual logistics & supply chain management solutions as well as comprehensive services complete the range of services. Customers also have access to the Rutronik24 e-commerce platform, where all articles can be found, as well as a procurement area and product change notifications. Further information is available at www.rutronik.com.