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DigiKey Renews Platinum Level Sponsorship of WE United

Advancing opportunities for women across all career stages

Thief River Falls, Minnesota, USA - January 27, 2026 Share

Image of DigiKey Renews Platinum Level Sponsorship of WE United DigiKey renews its Platinum Level sponsorship of WE United for 2026.

DigiKey, the global distribution leader of electronic components and automation products, announced today it has renewed its annual Platinum Level sponsorship of WE United, formerly Women in Electronics (WE). WE United is a community of leaders at all stages of their careers dedicated to expanding opportunities for women in the fast-paced electronics industry.

“DigiKey is excited to continue investing in WE United, a vital partner in our efforts to accelerate progress for women in electronics and technology globally,” said Linda Johnson, executive partner, transformation and development at DigiKey. “Through this partnership, we aim to foster awareness, education and collaboration that help create a stronger, more forward-thinking industry.”

WE United is a 501(c)3 public charity that provides leadership development, mentorship, networking, thought-leadership events and resources to advance gender parity in the electronics industry and adjacent technology markets.

“We are excited to partner with DigiKey as WE United moves forward with its continued focus on gender parity as a critical leadership topic, as well as bringing men and women together to be a part of advancing systemic change together,” said Jackie Mattox, founder & CEO of WE United.

DigiKey launched a WE United chapter in Northern Minnesota in 2018 and helped start the German chapter in Munich in 2024. Both chapters are open to all DigiKey employees and anyone in the local communities who desires access to experts, tools, resources and support to empower and develop women leaders.

For more information, please visit the DigiKey website.

About WE United

WE United is a professional development community rooted in civility, ethics, and humanity that unites stakeholders across the technology ecosystem to advance systemic leadership results. Join the mission at WEunited.tech, and follow on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and X.

About DigiKey

DigiKey, headquartered in Thief River Falls, Minn., USA, is recognized as the global leader and continuous innovator in the cutting-edge commerce distribution of electronic components and automation products worldwide. We get technical by providing more than 17.2 million components from over 2,800 quality name-brand manufacturers with an industry-leading breadth and depth of product in stock and available for immediate shipment. DigiKey also supports engineers, designers, builders and procurement professionals with a wealth of digital solutions, frictionless interactions and tools to make their jobs more efficient. Additional information can be found at digikey.com and on Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn.