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Brian McNally named President of Arrow EMEASA

Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:ARW) announced today that Brian McNally has been named president of Arrow EMEASA effective immediately.

Mr. McNally will have responsibility for Arrow's operations in Europe, Middle East, Africa and South America (EMEASA). He will report to Michael J. Long, president and chief operating officer of Arrow Electronics, Inc. Arrow EMEASA provides electronic components, services and solutions to a broad range of original equipment manufacturers as well as contract manufacturers.

Mr. McNally has been with Arrow for over 20 years in many leadership roles including Managing Director Northern Europe, President North America Components and most recently President Global Alliance and Supply Chain Solutions. Mr. McNally holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in production operations from the University of Michigan and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Michigan.

"I am confident that EMEASA will benefit greatly from Brian's experience and leadership as we focus aggressively on gaining market share and strengthening our support to customers and suppliers," said Mr. Long.

"I am delighted to be back in Europe" said Mr. McNally, "and I look forward to the challenge of outgrowing the market by providing highly valued and differentiated service to our customers and suppliers."

Philippe Combes who was President Arrow EMEASA has left Arrow to pursue other interests.

"We thank Philippe for his contributions and wish him well in his new endeavours," said Mr. Long.

Arrow Electronics, Inc is a global provider of products, services and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and enterprise computing solutions.

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