Arrow Electronics Appoints Peter T. Kong as Corporate Vice President and President, Arrow Asia/Pacific

Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: ARW) today announced the appointment of Peter T. Kong as a corporate vice president and president, Arrow Asia/Pacific, effective April 1, 2006.

Mr. Kong will lead Arrow's Asia/Pacific business and report to Michael J. Long, president, North America and Asia/Pacific Components, and will be a member of the company's Executive Committee.

"Peter Kong's extensive experience leading and working with businesses in the Asia Pacific region, coupled with his deep experience with U.S. based companies, make him the ideal leader to take Arrow Asia/Pacific to the next level of performance," said William E. Mitchell, president and chief executive officer, Arrow Electronics.

From 1998 to 2006, Mr. Kong served as president, Asia Pacific Operations, for Lear Corporation. In that role, he developed and implemented the company's Asia Pacific growth strategy and successfully led the division to record sales and profitability. Prior to joining Lear Corporation, Mr. Kong was president, MAPS International Inc., where he provided consulting services in the areas of business development, sourcing, mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning and operations management to companies doing business in Asia. Mr. Kong holds a master's degree in business administration from the University of Toronto, a master's degree in chemical engineering from the University of Wisconsin, and a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Washington State University.

About Arrow Electronics

Arrow Electronics (http://www.arrow.com) is a major global provider of products, services and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and computer products. Headquartered in Melville, N.Y., Arrow serves as a supply channel partner for nearly 600 suppliers and more than 130,000 original equipment manufacturers, contract manufacturers and commercial customers through a global network of over 270 locations in 53 countries and territories.

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