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Peter T. Kong is president of Arrow Global Components and has responsibility for Arrow’s components business worldwide.

Prior to being named to his current position in May 2009, Kong served as president of Arrow Asia/Pacific, and oversaw Arrow's strategy and operations in 11 countries and territories in that region. Joining Arrow in 2006, he brings a deep understanding of both the Asian and international business environments to the company.

Formerly, Kong served as president of Asia-Pacific operations for Lear Corporation, a $17 billion global automotive supplier, where he developed and implemented the company's Asia-Pacific growth strategy. Prior to joining Lear in 1998, he was president, MAPS International Inc., a consulting firm specializing in business development, sourcing, mergers and acquisitions, strategy planning and operations management. Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles with automotive systems supplier Magna International, Inc., Domtar Inc. and Esso Chemicals.

Kong holds a master's degree in business administration from the University of Toronto, a master's degree in chemical engineering from the University of Wisconsin and a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Washington State University.