Gill Tory, European Sales Director, America II Europe

Gill Tory began her career in the electronics industry as a distribution sales representative for National Semiconductor Corp. After her promotion and tenure as Sales Office Manager, Tory accepted the position of Distribution Field Sales Engineer. In the field, Tory looked after National's distributor and customer base, creating new sales opportunities and introducing products throughout the UK. After 10 years with National, Tory joined Avnet UK as product marketing manager for AMD and National. Later, as Avnet UK's Customer Service Manager, Tory guided the company to gaining recognition as one of the best service organizations in the industry. When Avnet UK united its inside sales and customer service forces, Tory was promoted to Internal Sales Manager, placing all sales and service activities, as well as $110 million in semiconductors and passives, under her direction. Now with America II Europe, Tory assumes responsibility for building and maintaining the business through opening accounts and establishing a quality- and service-minded sales organization. In 2003, she was promoted from Sales Director of the UK office to European Sales Director, reflecting America II's growing global commitment.