(AOF) – Brad Paulsen has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Rexel USA, effective April 18, succeeding Jeff Baker, who is retiring after 15 years at Rexel USA, while remaining a member of the Board of Directors. Prior to joining Rexel, Brad Paulsen worked for HD Supply, where he most recently held the position of Director of Operations, overseeing the Sales and Supply Chain teams, after having held several other management positions.
Previously, he spent nine years at The Home Depot in leadership and sales roles. Mr. Paulsen holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the United States Military Academy – West Point and a master’s degree in business administration (MBA) from Vanderbilt University.
Jeff Baker has agreed to remain on the board of directors of Rexel USA as non-executive Vice-Chairman. “This will ensure a smooth transition and the organization will continue to benefit from its in-depth knowledge of the industry and its players,” explained Rexel.
Rexel USA generated sales of 3.9 billion euros in 2021. It has 446 branches and employs 6,700 people. The company recently announced the completion of the acquisition of Mayer, a leading distributor of electrical products and services in the eastern United States, strengthening its presence in the world’s largest electrical equipment market.
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