Smith Appoints Jennifer Kabbara As President, Americas and Art Figueroa As Chief Operating Officer

Mar 11, 2024•over 1 year ago

Position

President

Company

Smith & Associates

Jennifer Kabbara

HoustonManufacturing

Description

Smith announces the appointment of Jennifer Kabbara as President, Americas, and Art Figueroa as Chief Operating Officer. Both have been recognized as winners of the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Pros to Know award from Supply & Demand Chain Executive.

Company Information

Company

Smith & Associates

Location

Houston, Texas, United States

About

Founded in 1984, Smith is a leading independent distributor of electronic components. Smith's Intelligent Distribution™ model offers a comprehensive suite of flexible and scalable supply chain solutions to source, manage, test, and ship billions of components to partners worldwide in every industry and vertical. The company is backed by more than 25 certifications and accreditations and has developed and implemented sustainable practices that exceed industry and regulatory requirements. Building on its decades of market data, cutting-edge technology, and a systems-based approach to quality excellence, Smith generated more than USD $2.6 billion in global revenue in 2024 and ranks eleventh among all global distributors.

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