Arrow Electronics, Inc., (NYSE: ARW) today announced that Michael J.
Long, president and chief executive officer, will be named Chairman of
the Board, effective December 31, 2009, upon the previously announced
retirement of William E. Mitchell.
"I look forward to the opportunities ahead for Arrow and our more than
12,000 employees around the world,” said Mr. Long. "Arrow is a great
company and I am honored by this role and proud to be leading such a
great organization.” Mr. Long added, "On behalf of the entire Arrow team
I would like to thank Bill Mitchell for his leadership and many
contributions.”
Mr. Long was previously named president and chief executive officer in
May 2009.
Arrow Electronics (www.arrrow.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, New York, Arrow serves as a supply
channel partner for approximately 700 suppliers and approximately
140,000 original equipment manufacturers, contract manufacturers and
commercial customers through a global network of more than 300 locations
in 50 countries and territories.