Rod Adkins
Rodney C. "Rod" Adkins (born August 23, 1958) is an electrical engineer, philanthropist and American business executive. He was a leader in solutions ranging from mobile devices to the world's largest supercomputers at International Business Machines (IBM). He currently holds the position of Chairman of the Board of Directors at Avnet. Adkins also serves on the board of directors of United Parcel Service (UPS), PayPal, and W. W. Grainger.
Rod Adkins | |
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| Born | August 23, 1958 Miami, FL |
| Education | Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech)
Rollins College Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) |
| Spouse | Michelle Collier Adkins |
| Parent(s) | Archie and Wauneta Adkins |
| Website | https://www.rodneyadkins.com and https://www.3ramgroup.com |
His career includes extensive experience in emerging technologies, global business operations, product development, brand management and supply chain. Throughout his career, he held several leadership positions, including Senior Vice President of IBM from 2007 to 2014, the company's first African American to hold the post.