Arrow ECS’ Andy Bryant Ranks Among ‘Top 25 Channel Sales Leaders of 2009’ by CRN

Andy Bryant, president of Arrow Enterprise Computing Solutions, a business segment of Arrow Electronics Inc. [NYSE: ARW], has been named among the "Top 25 Channel Sales Leaders of 2009” by Everything Channel’s CRN, a trade publication covering information technology distribution.

Bryant was recognized for leadership in navigating Arrow ECS through the difficult economic environment of 2009 while also further advancing the distributor’s midmarket program, developing Web-based tools such as an online shopping cart for marketing campaigns and the MyArrow portal, and providing data analytics, education and support to enable resellers to pursue new markets.

"I congratulate Andy on this well-deserved recognition,” said Michael J. Long, chief executive officer of Arrow Electronics. "Andy has put in place innovative programs to both assist resellers through the challenging economy and position them for growth in the future.”

A 28-year veteran of the IT channel, Bryant is an advocate for the value-added distribution model. Establishing Arrow ECS as the prototype, he is championing the evolution of IT distributors toward what he has termed a "channel management” model. Through the channel management model, distributors increase their focus around channel development support, such as training and education, business development, financing and engineering support; market development activities that generate leads for resellers and pursue new vertical markets; and services that help resellers capture more revenue.

Bryant’s inclusion as a top channel sales leader was published in the Nov. 30 issue of CRN featuring the "Top 100 Most Influential Executives in the Industry.” The list also is available at www.channelweb.com. The list was compiled by CRN editors.

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Arrow Electronics (www.arrow.com) is a global provider of products, services and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and enterprise computing solutions. Headquartered in Melville, N.Y., Arrow serves as a supply channel partner for approximately 800 suppliers and 130,000 original equipment manufacturers, contract manufacturers and commercial customers through a global network of more than 340 locations in 53 countries and territories.