MELVILLE, N.Y., Nov 08, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:ARW) today announced that Gretchen Zech
has been named senior vice president of global human resources for the
company.
Ms. Zech will be responsible for Arrow Electronics' global human
resources (HR) strategy and operations, and serve as a member of the
company's executive committee. She will oversee talent and performance
management, professional development, and compensation and benefits
initiatives for the company.
"Gretchen's wealth of HR knowledge and leadership experience spanning
over 20 years make her the ideal person for this important role," said
Michael J. Long, chairman, president and chief executive officer of
Arrow Electronics. "Our people are our momentum, and Gretchen will lead
the continued evolution of our global HR and talent programs."
Ms. Zech joins Arrow Electronics from Dex One where she was senior vice
president and chief HR officer since 2006. Prior to that, she was HR
group vice president at Gartner for several of the company's global
business units and corporate services.
Ms. Zech previously served in HR leadership positions of increasing
responsibility at Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea, Bloomingdale's, Best Buy
and Johnson Controls. She holds a bachelor's degree in human resources
management from the University of Michigan, as well as senior
professional in human resources (SPHR) and global professional in human
resources (GPHR) certifications.
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 over 1,200
suppliers and 115,000 original equipment manufacturers, contract
manufacturers and commercial customers through a global network of more
than 340 locations in 52 countries.
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