Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:ARW) today announced that Peter S. Brown
is retiring from his position as senior vice president, general counsel,
and secretary. Mr. Brown held this position since 2001 when he joined
Arrow from Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP.
“Peter has served as a trusted advisor to me, the Board of Directors,
and the company. His thorough yet common-sense approach helped drive
growth while minimizing risk. He has been a valuable member of our
leadership team,” said Michael J. Long, chairman, president and chief
executive officer of Arrow. “We wish him all the best in his retirement.”
Gregory Tarpinian has been named senior vice president, general counsel,
and secretary. Mr. Tarpinian has served Arrow’s legal department for
over 20 years, most recently as vice president of legal affairs. He will
report to Mr. Long.
“Greg has shown strong leadership and support at a business and
operational level making him the ideal executive to succeed Peter in
leading our legal organization,” said Mr. Long. “As an important element
of our succession-planning process, Peter has been and will continue to
work closely with Greg on an orderly transition.”
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. Arrow serves as a supply channel partner for more than
100,000 original equipment manufacturers, contract manufacturers and
commercial customers through a global network of more than 460 locations
in 58 countries.
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