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Sonepar Appoints New President at Viking Electric

Sonepar appointed a new president for Viking Electric as part of a leadership transition aligned with its broader transformation efforts.
Viking Electric

Electrical supplies distributor Sonepar appointed Charlie Bradburn as President of Viking Electric.

Charlie Bradburn
Charlie Bradburn

Bradburn joins Viking Electric with over 20 years of experience in distribution, including leadership roles at Lyman Companies and its parent company, US LBM Holdings, where he most recently served as Regional VP for the Midwest.

He replaces Stacy Stanslaski, who was named VP of Business Transformation at Sonepar USA in March and has led Viking Electric in the interim. In her new role, she will support Sonepar’s national transformation efforts.

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“Charlie has a strong track record of aligning strategy with customer needs and building high-performing teams that drive EBIT growth,” Sonepar Americas President Rob Taylor said in an Aug. 12 news release. “He’s equally committed to employee engagement and creating clear pathways for associates to build fulfilling careers. We’re excited to welcome Charlie to Viking Electric and look forward to the impact his leadership will have on the business and the associates.”

Sonepar’s most recent previous acquisition was of Brazil-based LADDER and INTERENG, announced on July 22.

Sonepar North America is ranked No. 2 on MDM’s 2025 Top Distributors List for Electrical/Data/Security.

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