Peter
T. Kong is President of Arrow Global Components and has responsibility
for the company’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, 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.