On Sep. 10, Graybar announced the election of Dennis E. DeSousa to its board of directors.
DeSousa was also recently appointed to the position of senior vice president and general manager at Graybar, a role in which he has responsibility for all of the distributor’s districts and certain subsidiaries.
He first joined Graybar in 1981 as a quotations specialist, and advanced through positions in field sales and business management before taking on senior leadership roles in sales, marketing, strategic planning and business leadership.
DeSousa holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo.
“Dennis is an exceptional leader with a remarkable track record of results,” commented Kathleen M. Mazzarella, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Graybar.
Mazzarella added, “With his broad business background and extensive leadership experience, Dennis will provide wise counsel and strategic insights that are vital to our company’s future. I congratulate him and look forward to serving with him as a member of Graybar’s board of directors.”
Graybar is an expert in the distribution of high-quality electrical, communications and data networking products, and specializes in related supply chain management and logistics services. Through its network of 288 North American distribution facilities, the company stocks and sells products from thousands of manufacturers.
For more information, visit www.graybar.com or call 1-800-GRAYBAR.