Arrow Electronics Names Kirk Schell President of Global Components

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Arrow Electronics (NYSE:ARW) has appointed Kirk Schell as the new president of its global components business, succeeding David West, who will continue in an advisory role. Schell brings extensive experience from Dell Technologies, where he was senior vice president for online business-to-business sales, overseeing operations in the Asia-Pacific region and commercial clients. This leadership change aims to build upon the growth achieved under West, focusing on driving further success in Arrow's components sector.

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• Kirk Schell has significant leadership experience from Dell Technologies.
• Schell is expected to continue the growth trajectory of Arrow's components business.

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Schell succeeds David West who will serve in an advisory role

CENTENNIAL, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:ARW) today announced that Kirk Schell has been named president of the company’s global components business.

Schell joins Arrow from Dell Technologies, where he was senior vice president for online business-to-business sales. Schell’s career involves positions of increasing leadership at Dell, including senior vice president of the Asia-Pacific region, as well as leading the displays and commercial clients groups.

Schell succeeds David West, who will support Arrow’s Chief Operating Officer Sean Kerins (who has been named president and CEO, effective June 1) and Schell in an advisory capacity. Schell reports to Kerins.

“Kirk comes to Arrow with a strong record of success across the technology industry,” said Kerins. “We look to Kirk to build upon the growth of our components business under David’s strong stewardship.”

About Arrow Electronics

Arrow Electronics guides innovation forward for over 220,000 leading technology manufacturers and service providers. With 2021 sales of $34 billion, Arrow develops technology solutions that improve business and daily life. Learn more at fiveyearsout.com.

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FAQ

Who is the new president of Arrow Electronics' global components business?

Kirk Schell has been appointed as the new president.

What role will David West have after Kirk Schell's appointment?

David West will continue in an advisory role.

What company did Kirk Schell join Arrow Electronics from?

Kirk Schell joined Arrow from Dell Technologies.

What is the stock symbol for Arrow Electronics?

The stock symbol for Arrow Electronics is ARW.

What is Kirk Schell's previous experience?

Kirk Schell was senior vice president for online business-to-business sales at Dell Technologies.