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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001157523-09-004113
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20090526
ITEM INFORMATION:		Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20090526
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20090526

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			ARROW ELECTRONICS INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000007536
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	WHOLESALE-ELECTRONIC PARTS & EQUIPMENT, NEC [5065]
		IRS NUMBER:				111806155
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NY
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-04482
		FILM NUMBER:		09851697

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		25 HUB DR
		CITY:			MELVILLE
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			11747
		BUSINESS PHONE:		5163911300

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		50 MARCUS DR
		CITY:			MELVILLE
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			11747
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      <font style="font-size: 12pt">UNITED&#160;STATES</font><br><font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 12pt">SECURITIES
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            <u>1-4482</u>
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            <u>11-1806155</u>
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            (Commission
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            <u>50 MARCUS DRIVE, MELVILLE, NEW YORK &#160;11747</u>
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      <br>
      <font style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Times New Roman">Registrant&#8217;s
      telephone number, including area code: </font><u>(631) 847-2000</u><br><br><br><u>Not
      Applicable</u><br>(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last
      Report)<br>
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      <font style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Times New Roman">Check the
      appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
      simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any
      of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):</font>
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      <font style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial Unicode MS">&#8414;</font>
      <font style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Times New Roman">Written
      communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR
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      <font style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Times New Roman">Soliciting
      material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
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      communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
      240.13e-4(c))</font>
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      <b>ITEM&#160;5.02. DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF
      DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF
      CERTAIN OFFICERS.</b>
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      On May 26, 2009, a press release was issued by the Registrant announcing
      the appointment of Peter T. Kong to the position of President, Global
      Components, Paul J. Reilly to the position of Executive Vice President,
      Finance &amp; Operations, and Ernie Keith to the position of Vice President,
      Global Operations &amp; Value-Added Services.&#160;&#160;A copy of the press release
      is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
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      <b>ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS</b>
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      &#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;(c)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;EXHIBITS
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      &#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;99.1 &#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;Press release dated May 26, 2009
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      <font style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Times New Roman"><b>SIGNATURES</b></font>
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      Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
      Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
      undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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            ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC.
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            <u>May 26, 2009</u>
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            <u>/s/ Peter S. Brown</u>
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            &#160;
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            Senior Vice President<br>and General Counsel
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            Press release issued by Arrow Electronics, Inc., dated May 26,
            2009.
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      <b>Exhibit 99.1</b>
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      <font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 12pt"><b>Arrow
      Electronics Names Leadership of its Global Components Business and
      Finance and Operations Organization</b></font>
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      MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 26, 2009--Arrow Electronics, Inc.<b>
      </b>(NYSE:ARW) announced today that Peter T. Kong has been promoted to
      president of the company&#8217;s global components business, and Paul J.
      Reilly has been promoted to executive vice president of finance and
      operations, in addition to his current position as chief financial
      officer. The company also announced that Ernie Keith has been promoted
      to vice president of global operations and value-added services.
    </p>
    <p>
      Mr. Kong previously served as president of Arrow&#8217;s Asia-Pacific
      components. In his new role, he has responsibility for the company&#8217;s
      components business worldwide and reports to Michael J. Long, chief
      executive officer.
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      &#8220;Peter has been a significant contributor to Arrow&#8217;s components
      business, and has a strong track record of success in sales growth for
      the Asia-Pacific region,&#8221; said Mr. Long. &#8220;He brings a deep understanding
      of the global markets, and this position is critical to ensure that we
      maximize our success in each region.&#8221;
    </p>
    <p>
      Mr. Kong joined Arrow in 2006 from Lear Corporation, an automotive
      supplier, where he developed and implemented the company&#8217;s Asia-Pacific
      growth strategy and led his business unit to record sales and
      profitability.
    </p>
    <p>
      Mr. Kong holds a master&#8217;s degree in business administration from the
      University of Toronto, a master&#8217;s degree in chemical engineering from
      the University of Wisconsin and a bachelor&#8217;s degree in chemical
      engineering from Washington State University.
    </p>
    <p>
      Arrow also announced that Mr. Reilly has been promoted to executive vice
      president of finance and operations, in addition to his current role as
      chief financial officer. Under his expanded responsibilities, Mr. Reilly
      also oversees the alignment of the global operations and valued-added
      services organization within the company&#8217;s functions and processes
      worldwide.
    </p>
    <p>
      &#8220;Under Paul&#8217;s leadership, Arrow has been able to operate from a position
      of financial strength, creating a competitive advantage for the
      company,&#8221; Mr. Long said.
    </p>
    <p>
      Mr. Reilly joined Arrow in 1991 and was appointed to positions of
      increasing responsibility. He was named chief financial officer in 2001
      and senior vice president in 2005. He holds a bachelor&#8217;s degree in
      accounting from St. John&#8217;s University and is a certified public
      accountant.
    </p>
    <p>
      Ernie Keith, who previously served as vice president of operational
      excellence, has been promoted to vice president of global operations and
      value-added services, and now reports to Mr. Reilly.
    </p>
    <p>
      &#8220;Ernie has played a critical role in driving operational and process
      improvements at Arrow, and he will continue to do so in his expanded
      role,&#8221; Mr. Long said.
    </p>
    <p>
      Mr. Keith joined Arrow in 2006 from Hewlett-Packard and holds a
      bachelor&#8217;s degree in mechanical and electrical engineering from the
      University of Idaho.
    </p>
    <p>
      &#8220;Today&#8217;s announcement also underscores Arrow&#8217;s commitment to operate
      with solid talent development and succession plans. We have an extensive
      talent pool of leaders who have the deep industry knowledge and
      experience to maximize Arrow&#8217;s success well into the future,&#8221; said Mr.
      Long.
    </p>
    <p>
      <b>About Arrow Electronics</b>
    </p>
    <p>
      Arrow Electronics (<u>www.arrow.com</u>) is a global provider of
      products, services and solutions to industrial and commercial users of
      electronic components and enterprise computing solutions. Headquartered
      in Melville, N.Y., Arrow serves as a supply channel partner for
      approximately 800 suppliers and 130,000 original equipment
      manufacturers, contract manufacturers and commercial customers through a
      global network of more than 340 locations in 53 countries and
      territories.
    </p>
    <p>
      CONTACT:<br>Arrow Electronics, Inc.<br>Michael Taunton, 631-847-5680<br>Vice
      President &amp; Treasurer<br>Paul J. Reilly, 631-847-1872<br>Executive
      Vice President and Chief Financial Officer<br>John Hourigan, 303-824-4586<br>Director,
      External Communications
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