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\n <\/span>, Dec. 8, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — WESCO<\/span> International, Inc. (NYSE: WCC), a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services, and supply chain solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously approved the appointment of two new independent directors, Michael L. Carter<\/span> and David C. Wajsgras<\/span>, effective January 1<\/span>, 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Mr. Carter currently serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Partner Officer of Truist Financial Corporation and previously led Corporate and Investment Banking at Truist Securities. He joined Truist in 2021 after serving as Managing Director and Global Head of Technology Investment Banking at RBC Capital Markets, as well as earlier leadership roles at other global investment banking firms. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School<\/span> and a BA from Washington University<\/span> in St. Louis<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Mr. Wajsgras is the former Chief Executive Officer of Intelsat Holdings S.A. and currently serves as a director of Parsons Corporation and Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.\u00a0 Previously, he led Raytheon’s Intelligence, Information and Services business and earlier served as Raytheon’s Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, following executive roles at Lear Corporation, AlliedSignal, and others.\u00a0\u00a0He holds an MBA from American University<\/span> and a BS from the University of Maryland<\/span>.<\/p>\n

“We are very pleased to welcome Michael and Dave to our Board,” said John Engel<\/span>, Chairman, President and CEO of Wesco<\/span>. “Michael brings three decades of capital markets expertise with an extensive background in mergers and acquisitions, investment banking and corporate finance. Dave is an experienced CEO and CFO who brings deep global expertise in industrial, communications and technology-driven infrastructure sectors. Their perspectives will be invaluable as we continue to execute our Wesco<\/span> strategy and drive long-term value for our customers and shareholders.”<\/p>\n

Two current directors, Bobby Griffin<\/span> and Steve Raymund<\/span>, are expected to retire in May 2026<\/span> at the end of their current terms.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Mr. Engel added, “On behalf of our Board of Directors and our entire Wesco<\/span> team, I would like to thank Bobby and Steve for their dedicated service and innumerable contributions to our success. Their guidance and expertise have been instrumental in advancing our strategy, strengthening our governance, and delivering value to all our stakeholders. We extend our very best wishes to them and their families.”<\/p>\n

\n About Wesco International<\/b>\n <\/p>\n

Wesco International\u00a0(NYSE: WCC) builds, connects, powers and protects the world. Headquartered in\u00a0Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,\u00a0Wesco\u00a0is a FORTUNE 500\u00ae company with approximately\u00a0$22 billion\u00a0in annual sales in 2024 and a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions.\u00a0Wesco\u00a0offers a best-in-class product and services portfolio of Electrical and Electronic Solutions, Communications and Security Solutions, and Utility and Broadband Solutions. The Company employs approximately 20,000 people, partners with the industry’s premier suppliers, and serves thousands of customers around the world. With millions of products, end-to-end supply chain services, and leading digital capabilities,\u00a0Wesco\u00a0provides innovative solutions to meet customer needs across commercial and industrial businesses, contractors, educational institutions, government agencies, technology companies, telecommunications providers, and utilities.\u00a0Wesco\u00a0operates more than 700 sites, including distribution centers, fulfillment centers, and sales offices in approximately 50 countries, providing a local presence for customers and a global network to serve multi-location businesses and global corporations.<\/p>\n

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Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
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Jennifer\u00a0Sniderman
Vice President,\u00a0Corporate\u00a0Communications
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