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Wesco Announces the Promotion of Dirk Naylor to Executive Vice President and General Manager of Communications and Security Solutions

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Wesco International (NYSE: WCC) has announced the promotion of Dirk Naylor to Executive Vice President and General Manager of Communications and Security Solutions (CSS), effective June 30, 2025. Naylor, who has been with the company's leadership since 2005, replaces William C. Geary II, who resigned to become CEO of a private equity-backed company. During his tenure, Naylor played key roles in various CSS initiatives, including cross-selling programs and significant acquisitions like Rahi Systems (2022) and Ascent, LLC (2024). Previously, he served as Senior Vice President and General Manager, USA and Global Accounts. CEO John Engel expressed confidence in Naylor's leadership abilities and track record of profitable sales growth to drive Wesco's continued expansion in serving global customers' complex needs.
Wesco International (NYSE: WCC) ha annunciato la promozione di Dirk Naylor a Vicepresidente Esecutivo e Direttore Generale delle Soluzioni di Comunicazione e Sicurezza (CSS), a partire dal 30 giugno 2025. Naylor, che fa parte della leadership aziendale dal 2005, sostituisce William C. Geary II, che si è dimesso per diventare CEO di una società sostenuta da private equity. Durante il suo mandato, Naylor ha svolto ruoli chiave in diverse iniziative CSS, inclusi programmi di cross-selling e acquisizioni importanti come Rahi Systems (2022) e Ascent, LLC (2024). In precedenza, ha ricoperto la carica di Senior Vice President e Direttore Generale per gli USA e i Conti Globali. Il CEO John Engel ha espresso fiducia nelle capacità di leadership di Naylor e nel suo comprovato successo nella crescita redditizia delle vendite, per guidare l'espansione continua di Wesco nel soddisfare le complesse esigenze dei clienti globali.
Wesco International (NYSE: WCC) ha anunciado el ascenso de Dirk Naylor a Vicepresidente Ejecutivo y Gerente General de Soluciones de Comunicaciones y Seguridad (CSS), efectivo a partir del 30 de junio de 2025. Naylor, quien forma parte del liderazgo de la empresa desde 2005, reemplaza a William C. Geary II, quien renunció para convertirse en CEO de una empresa respaldada por capital privado. Durante su gestión, Naylor desempeñó roles clave en diversas iniciativas de CSS, incluidos programas de venta cruzada y adquisiciones importantes como Rahi Systems (2022) y Ascent, LLC (2024). Anteriormente, se desempeñó como Vicepresidente Senior y Gerente General para EE. UU. y Cuentas Globales. El CEO John Engel expresó confianza en las habilidades de liderazgo de Naylor y su historial de crecimiento rentable en ventas para impulsar la expansión continua de Wesco en la atención a las complejas necesidades de clientes globales.
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Wesco International (NYSE : WCC) a annoncé la promotion de Dirk Naylor au poste de Vice-Président Exécutif et Directeur Général des Solutions de Communication et de Sécurité (CSS), à compter du 30 juin 2025. Naylor, membre de la direction de l'entreprise depuis 2005, succède à William C. Geary II, qui a démissionné pour devenir PDG d'une société soutenue par des fonds de capital-investissement. Au cours de son mandat, Naylor a joué un rôle clé dans diverses initiatives CSS, notamment des programmes de vente croisée et des acquisitions importantes telles que Rahi Systems (2022) et Ascent, LLC (2024). Il a précédemment occupé le poste de Vice-Président Senior et Directeur Général pour les États-Unis et les Comptes Globaux. Le PDG John Engel a exprimé sa confiance dans les capacités de leadership de Naylor et son historique de croissance rentable des ventes pour soutenir l'expansion continue de Wesco dans la satisfaction des besoins complexes des clients mondiaux.
Wesco International (NYSE: WCC) hat die Beförderung von Dirk Naylor zum Executive Vice President und General Manager für Communications and Security Solutions (CSS) mit Wirkung zum 30. Juni 2025 bekannt gegeben. Naylor, der seit 2005 zur Führungsebene des Unternehmens gehört, ersetzt William C. Geary II, der zurückgetreten ist, um CEO eines von Private Equity unterstützten Unternehmens zu werden. Während seiner Amtszeit spielte Naylor eine Schlüsselrolle bei verschiedenen CSS-Initiativen, darunter Cross-Selling-Programme und bedeutende Übernahmen wie Rahi Systems (2022) und Ascent, LLC (2024). Zuvor war er Senior Vice President und General Manager für die USA und globale Kundenkonten. CEO John Engel äußerte großes Vertrauen in Naylors Führungsqualitäten und seine nachweisliche Erfolgsbilanz bei profitablen Umsatzsteigerungen, um Wescos fortgesetzte Expansion bei der Betreuung der komplexen Bedürfnisse globaler Kunden voranzutreiben.
Positive
  • Internal promotion demonstrates strong succession planning and depth of leadership talent
  • New EVP brings 20 years of company experience and proven track record in strategic initiatives
  • Continuity in leadership with executive familiar with key acquisitions and operations
Negative
  • Loss of William C. Geary II who contributed to CSS organization's growth
  • Potential disruption during leadership transition period

PITTSBURGH, June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ±ԳٱԲپDzԲ (NYSE: WCC), a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, announced today that effective June 30, 2025, Dirk Naylor is promoted to Executive Vice President and General Manager, Communications and Security Solutions (CSS). Mr. Naylor succeeds William C. Geary II, who has tendered his resignation from Wesco to become the chief executive officer of a large, private equity-backed company.

Mr. Naylor has been a member of the Company's leadership team since 2005, demonstrating excellent strategic vision and operational expertise. During his tenure, Mr. Naylor supported many Communications and Security Solutions' key initiatives, including the Company's successful cross-selling program, the acquisition of Rahi Systems in 2022, and the formation of Wesco Data Center Solutions, as well as the acquisition of Ascent, LLC, in 2024. He most recently held the role of Senior Vice President and General Manager, USA and Global Accounts.

"Wesco's commitment to excellence is reflected in our leadership and the depth of talent on our team. Bill and Dirk have successfully led the transformation of our global CSS organization contributing to its exceptional growth and performance. I would like to recognize them both for their contributions to our organization and congratulate them on their new roles," said Chairman, President and CEO John Engel.

Mr. Engel concluded, "I am confident that Dirk's strong leadership, business acumen and track record of profitable sales growth will positively impact Wesco as we continue to take advantage of the secular growth trends in serving the complex needs of our global customers."

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FAQ

Who is the new EVP and General Manager of Communications and Security Solutions at Wesco (WCC)?

Dirk Naylor has been promoted to Executive Vice President and General Manager of Communications and Security Solutions (CSS) at Wesco, effective June 30, 2025.

Why is Wesco (WCC) changing its Communications and Security Solutions leadership?

The change occurs as William C. Geary II resigned to become CEO of a large, private equity-backed company, leading to Dirk Naylor's promotion.

What is Dirk Naylor's experience at Wesco (WCC)?

Naylor has been part of Wesco's leadership team since 2005, most recently serving as Senior Vice President and General Manager, USA and Global Accounts.

What major initiatives has Dirk Naylor been involved with at Wesco (WCC)?

Naylor supported key CSS initiatives including the cross-selling program, acquisition of Rahi Systems in 2022, formation of Wesco Data Center Solutions, and acquisition of Ascent, LLC in 2024.
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