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Ms. Bassett is the Managing Director of NuVentures LLC., a consulting firm focused on strategy, innovation and M&A pipeline development. Prior to NuVentures, she served as Chief Strategy, Innovation, and Mergers and Acquisitions Officer at Avnet, Inc., an electronic components and services company, where she was responsible for identifying growth opportunities to enhance the overall business portfolio, financial strength and global market value. During her 26-year career with Avnet, Ms. Bassett also held the positions of Senior Vice President, Global HR Solutions (2010-2016), Vice President, Strategic Planning and Business Intelligence (1998-2010), Manager, Electronic Manufacturing Services Business Development (1995-1998), and International Export and Transportation Manager (1993-1995). She is a graduate of Temple University and received an MBA from the University of Phoenix.