Kerins succeeds Michael J. Long who assumes the role of Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors
Arrow Electronics, a global technology provider, announced the appointment of Sean J. Kerins as President and CEO, effective June 1, 2022. Effective June 1, 2022, Michael J. Long will serve as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors by Arrow. Additionally, Arrow Electronics said Kerins will join Arrow's Board of Directors, effective at its next annual shareholder meeting on May 11, 2022.
Kerins, who boasts 15 years of Expertise in Arrow, has been Chief Operating Officer since December 2020, while since 2014 he held the role of president of the Global Enterprise Computing Solutions Business Division of Arrow and, before that, that of President of the North America Region, always for the same business. Before entering Arrow, in 2007 Kerins worked ten years in EMC, maintaining assignments of commercial cut and responsibility in the Professional Service, then moving on to progressively more prestigious roles in Coopers & Lybrand Consulting and also dealing with Industrial Engineer in General Motors.
Kerins holds a bachelor's degree in engineering from Syracuse University and a master's degree in business administration from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
“I am proud to be able to lead this company into the future,” he said Kerins. “It has truly been a privilege to work with Mike and the brilliant and talented team at Arrow over the past fifteen years. I look forward to continuing our growth path, while also increasing profitability and value for shareholders, suppliers, customers and our employees."
“Sean's leadership and proven track record at Arrow makes him the perfect manager to succeed Mike Long,” said Barry W. Perry, Lead Independent Director of the Arrow Board of Directors. “Our commitment to multi-year planning of the company's development is a guarantee of continuity.”
“Additionally, we are thrilled that Mike will join Arrow's Board of Directors as Executive Chairman and are confident that his decades of leadership and steadfast commitment, combined with his strong performance as President and CEO, will continue to inform Arrow's strategies and benefit our bottom line. ”, concluded Perry.
“It has been a privilege to collaborate with the Arrow team over the years,” he said Long. “The qualities of the manager who will continue what I started and his management are fundamental for the strategic development of the company. After a thoughtful, multi-year transition process, I am thrilled that Sean has been named President and CEO. I have confidence in his leadership to lead Arrow and am happy to continue to serve on Arrow's Board of Directors."
