Smith Names Juri Reckow Trading Manager of Its Munich Office

Houston, TX (October 16, 2024) — Smith, a leading global distributor of electronic components and semiconductors, today announces the appointment of Juri Reckow to the position of Trading Manager of the company’s office in Munich, Germany. In this role, Juri will grow and support the location’s dynamic Trading team and continue to cultivate strong relationships with new and existing partners across the European market.

“Based in Germany’s manufacturing heartland, we’re well-positioned to capitalize on our strategic location,” said Juri. “I am eager to build a strong foundation that will pave the way for future growth and success and look forward to strengthening our relationships with customers and partners across various industries.”

Juri joined Smith in November 2021 shortly after graduating from the University of Texas at San Antonio. He then transferred to the company’s Berlin office, where he worked as an Account Representative before being promoted to the position of Senior Account Representative in April 2024.

“Juri is an exceptional colleague and strong team player with an incredible work ethic,” said Fabio Gimondi, Managing Director, DACH at Smith. “He consistently demonstrates his ability to adapt and work under pressure, and he is extremely dependable, trustworthy, and reliable. I am excited to see what he brings to our Munich office as he takes on this new challenge.”

About Smith

Founded in 1984, Smith is celebrating 40 years of Intelligent Distribution™. As a leading independent distributor of electronic components, Smith sources, manages, tests, and ships billions of components to partners worldwide in every industry and vertical. Offering a comprehensive suite of flexible and scalable supply chain solutions, Smith identifies and delivers customized service programs to support its customers’ success. The company’s expertise is backed by decades of market data, cutting-edge technology, and a systems-based approach to quality excellence. Smith has generated more than USD $12.9 billion in global revenue since 2019 and ranks eleventh among all global distributors. Visit www.smithweb.com to learn more.

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Sara Tubbs
Smith, Public Relations Manager
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