The Graybar CEO says distributors shouldn’t promote diversity, equity and inclusion just because it’s the right thing to do — though it is! — but because it helps grow the bottom line.
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MDM’s quarterly survey in partnership with investment banking firm Baird reveals that distributor revenues decelerated sharply in 2Q but not as bad as feared at the beginning of the pandemic shutdown. One consensus among more than 550 participants: Distributors began rethinking the way they manage talent.
After 22 years as CEO and 38 years with the company, Derrow will transition to chairman.
Electrical distributor makes handful of executive appointments and promotions.
The industrial distributors Director of Organizational Development Cory Calderon sees a post-pandemic future with a hybrid remote/onsite work environment, contingent upon scalable software applications and technology upgrades.
Ben Rushing, a former outside sales representative, rejoins company as regional sales manager for the Western U.S.
The board of directors will begin a thorough and deliberate CEO selection process to replace Andrew Lane.
MDM strengthens research and industry analysis capability with seasoned business writers return. Smith returns to MDM after a two-year stint in the outdoor equipment business media, where he reported on industry M&A, trend analysis, competitive landscape and corporate profiles. He previously was part of MDMs research and content team for nearly four years.
Derek Bufkin is currently vice president, head of sales USA West for Henkels General Manufacturing & Maintenance
These changes create president roles that will drive the business units for McNaughton-McKay Electric Company and The Reynolds Company, including Flow-Zone, the most recent acquisition.
Caldwell Hart will be responsible for strategic procurement, operational purchasing and related services, reporting directly to Jayne Millard, chairman and co-CEO, and Kathleen Shanahan, co-CEO of the electrical and industrial distributor.
The addition of Seger and Anderson-Helbling strengthens and broadens the breadth of talent and experience.
David J. Wilson was most recently president of the Pumps Division of Flowserve Corporation, a provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets.
Stoneburner was previously at Motion Industries, where he most recently served as the senior VP - Eastern US Branch Sales and Operations, Mergers and Acquisitions.
Paul DeSantis will take over for Bonnie Lind as senior vice president, CFO and treasurer.
