TTI IP&E Asia Announces 2025 Founders Award Recipient

Singapore – March 23, 2026 – TTI IP&E – Asia, a leading specialty distributor of electronic components, is proud to announce Chandra Shekar, Vice President, Operations & Supply Chain, TTI IP&E Asia, as the recipient of the company’s prestigious 2025 Founders Award. This distinguished honor recognizes individuals who exemplify TTI’s core values and make outstanding contributions to the organization.

The award was presented by Mike Morton, CEO, TTI, Inc., during the Gala Dinner at the annual TTI Asia SLC (Synergy, Learning, Celebration), held in Osaka, Japan, from February 24 to 27, 2026.

The Founders Award is one of the highest honors within TTI, recognizing individuals who demonstrate exceptional dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence.

Reflecting on the recognition, Chandra shared:

“It is a great honor to receive the 2025 Founders Award, and I am sincerely grateful for this recognition. I see this not as an individual achievement, but as a reflection of the collective dedication and collaboration of our entire team.

Since joining TTI in 2006, I have been fortunate to grow through a variety of roles across the organization. Each step has been made possible by the support of strong leadership and committed colleagues, as well as the many opportunities TTI provides for continuous learning and development.

This recognition reinforces my commitment to driving operational excellence and supporting our teams as we continue to achieve our shared goals together.”

Established in 2022 as a permanent tribute to TTI Founder Paul Andrews, the Founders Award recognizes individuals who embody the principles upon which TTI was built more than 55 years ago. Recipients are celebrated for their dedication, integrity, and commitment to excellence.

Each honoree receives a plaque engraved with a quote long attributed to Paul Andrews:

“If a task is once begun, never leave it till it’s done.
Be the labor great or small, do it well or not at all.”

About TTI

TTI, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company, is an authorized, specialty distributor of electronic components. Founded in 1971, the emphasis on a broad and deep product portfolio, available-to-sell inventory and sophisticated supply chain programs has established TTI as a distributor of choice to manufacturers in the industrial, defense, aerospace, transportation, medical and communications sectors worldwide. TTI and its wholly owned subsidiaries, the TTI Family of Specialists, TTI IP&E, Mouser Electronics, Sager Electronics and the Exponential Technology Group employ over 9,000 people in more than 136 locations throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa. Globally, the TTI Family of Specialists maintain over 3 million square feet of dedicated warehouse space in 30 distribution centers. For more information about TTI, visit www.ttiasia.com