Asia PR News

MELVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 26 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ –

Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: ARW) today announced that Michael J. Long
has been promoted to President of North America and Asia/Pacific Components.
Reporting to Mr. Long will be the Presidents of both the company’s North
American and Asia/Pacific components businesses. Mr. Long, with 25 years of
experience in electronic components and computer products distribution, has
served as President of the company’s North American Computer Products division
and, most recently, as the President of the company’s North American
businesses.

"Mike has done an outstanding job in increasing market share, driving
improvement in processes, and making our computer products business the
recognized leader in the markets it serves," said William E. Mitchell,
President and Chief Executive Officer of Arrow Electronics, Inc.," and this new
expanded role will help ensure our success in these two important businesses."

The company also announced that Harriet Green, President of Arrow
Asia/Pacific, has resigned to join Premier Farnell PLC as Chief Executive
Officer. "Harriet has played an important role in Arrow’s success during her
12 years with Arrow," said Mr. Mitchell. "We wish her continued success in all
that she does in the future."

Arrow Electronics is a major global provider of products, services and
solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and
computer products. Headquartered in Melville, New York, Arrow serves as a
supply channel partner for nearly 600 suppliers and 150,000 original equipment
manufacturers, contract manufacturers and commercial customers through a global
network of more than 200 locations in 53 countries and territories.

CONTACT:

Arrow Electronics, Inc.
Vice President & Treasurer
Ira M. Birns
Tel: +1-631-847-1657

Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Paul J. Reilly
Tel: +1-631-847-1872

Media:

Vice President, Corporate Communications
Jacqueline F. Strayer
Tel: +1-631-847-2101

SOURCE: Arrow Electronics, Inc.