Rick Hamada

{{Short description|American businessman}}

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| birth_name = Richard P. Hamada

| birth_date = {{birth based on age as of date |58|2016|07|11}}{{cite web|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/avnet-ceo-steps-down-company-lowers-outlook-1468242768|publisher=wsj.com|title=Avnet CEO Steps Down; Company Lowers Outlook – WSJ|accessdate=9 September 2016}}

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| nationality = American

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| known for = CEO, Avnet (2011–16)

| boards = National University, Keysight Technologies{{cite web |title=Rick Hamada |url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickhamada/ |website=LinkedIn |publisher=LinkedIn Corporation |accessdate=14 January 2019 |ref=LinkedIn}}

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Richard P. Hamada (born 1957/58) is an American businessman. He was CEO of Avnet, Inc. from July 4, 2011 to July 10, 2016. On July 11, 2016, Hamada stepped down as CEO and board member William Amelio was appointed as interim CEO.{{cite web|title=Avnet Changes CEOs: Hamada Out, Ex-Lenovo CEO To Fill In On Interim Basis|url=http://www.crn.com/news/channel-programs/300081296/avnet-changes-ceos-hamada-out-ex-lenovo-ceo-to-fill-in-on-interim-basis.htm|website=CRN.com|publisher=The Channel Co.|accessdate=20 July 2016}}