Electrical, industrial and automation supplies distributor Graybar named a new Vice President of its Industrial Automation Business to serve the company’s industrial automation and manufacturing customers.

Kevin Zak — who has three decades of experience in industrial automation, digital transformation and advanced manufacturing — will assume the post on Jan. 5, 2026.

Previously, Zak served as President of Phoenix Contact’s industrial components and electronics business and led the company’s U.S. subsidiary.

“Kevin brings deep industry expertise and a strong track record of scaling complex businesses,” said Bill Mansfield, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Business Development at Graybar. “His leadership will help us accelerate growth in key industrial segments, strengthen our solutions portfolio, and pursue acquisitions that enhance the value we deliver to customers across advanced manufacturing.”