Arrow Electronics' Kevin Gilroy Named a Top 12 Channel Exec

eWeek Channel Insider has named Kevin Gilroy, president of Arrow Electronics’ Enterprise Computing Solutions (ECS) business, as a Top 12 Channel Exec in the industry. Editors selected the 12 executives they determined deserve recognition for their industry leadership in 2007. Gilroy was cited for implementing programs and incentives to help Arrow ECS’ value-added resellers advance into the midmarket and expand beyond the higher end markets. He also created product and service offerings aimed at the midmarket segment and led efforts to help vendors target that market through Arrow. "I’m honored to be included in this top 12 list that comprises such notable leaders in the industry,” said Gilroy. "Through their vision, they have strengthened the channel while creating innovative programs that address a rapidly changing marketplace.” Gilroy joined Arrow ECS in early 2007 and has expanded the businesses’ offerings in storage, software and services to assist its customers pursue these high-growth sectors. About Arrow Enterprise Computing Solutions Arrow ECS, a business unit of Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: ARW), provides enterprise and midrange computing products, services and solutions to value-added resellers, system integrators, and independent software vendors. Based in Englewood, Colo., Arrow ECS connects its customers to the world’s foremost technology suppliers, including HP, IBM, Sun Microsystems, EMC, NetApp, Hitachi Data Systems, and other leading storage networking, software, and security suppliers. Arrow ECS reported $4.8 billion in worldwide computer products sales in 2007. Visit www.arrowecs.com for more information.