TJ Harper

T.J. Harper serves as the vice president – global practice leader, Lifecycle Solutions for Avnet Services, a global business unit of Avnet Technology Solutions. Harper is responsible for Avnet’s operations related to Lifecycle Solutions, which include engineering, integration, installation, logistics, fulfillment, repair, recycling, remarketing, technical assistance and maintenance services. He also manages Avnet’s CenterPoint Value-Added Services Center – the company’s largest IT services facility worldwide, located in the Columbus, Ohio, area, and oversees operations in Atlanta, Amsterdam and Singapore. Harper reports to Mike Hurst, senior vice president of Avnet Services.

Harper is a results-oriented leader, with extensive experience in organizational planning, directing large-scale projects and improving operating efficiencies. His experience spans more than 20 years and includes strategic planning and tactical execution, contract negotiation and sourcing, creative problem solving, lean manufacturing, materials management, new business development, project management and process re-engineering. Prior to joining Avnet, Harper served as the chief operating officer for Pinnacle Data Systems, Inc. and held senior leadership roles with AT&T and Lucent Technologies.

Harper earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The Ohio State University and a Master of Business Administration from Capital University. His executive education includes business strategy at Harvard University and supply chain management at Georgia Tech University.