Wesco Appoints Daniel Castillo as Executive Vice President and General Manager of Electrical and Electronic Solutions

Wesco International has appointed Daniel Castillo as Executive Vice President and General Manager of its Electrical and Electronic Solutions unit. Castillo brings significant experience from roles at Brinks, JELD-WEN, and Eaton. The EES division reported a 6% year-over-year sales growth in Q2 2025, driven by strong performances in OEM and Construction sectors. Castillo's appointment aligns with Wesco's focus on growth areas like electrification, AI-driven data centers, and IoT.

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Wesco International, Inc. (NYSE: WCC), a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services, and supply chain solutions, has announced the appointment of Daniel "Danny" Castillo as Executive Vice President and General Manager of its Electrical and Electronic Solutions (EES) strategic business unit. Effective September 1, 2025, Mr. Castillo will assume leadership of the EES division, succeeding Nelson Squires who will retire on September 30 [1].

Mr. Castillo brings a wealth of experience to Wesco, having previously served as Executive Vice President and President, North America for Brinks, Inc., where he led their secure solutions business in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Prior to Brinks, he held executive roles at JELD-WEN, Inc., Cree Lighting, Eaton, and Cooper Industries. He started his career at General Electric and holds an M.B.A. from Columbia University's Business School and a B.S. in electrical engineering from Florida International University [1].

The appointment of Mr. Castillo comes at a pivotal time for Wesco's EES division. The unit reported a 6% year-over-year sales growth in the second quarter of 2025, driven by strong performances in the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Construction sectors. Wesco's Chairman, President, and CEO, John Engel, noted that the EES business is benefiting from secular growth trends such as electrification, AI-driven data centers, automation, IoT, and reshoring to North America [2].

Mr. Engel commented, "Danny is a terrific addition to our Wesco management team. His successful track record of driving profitable growth will enable our EES business to build on our current positive momentum and deliver industry-leading results." Mr. Engel also thanked Nelson Squires for his contributions over the past decade and wished him well in his retirement [2].

Wesco International, with approximately $22 billion in annual sales in 2024, operates more than 700 sites in approximately 50 countries. The company provides innovative solutions to meet customer needs across various industries, including commercial and industrial businesses, contractors, educational institutions, government agencies, technology companies, telecommunications providers, and utilities [3].

References:
[1] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/wesco-appoints-daniel-castillo-as-executive-vice-president-effective-from-september-1-2025-ce7c50d8de88f22c
[2] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/wesco-announces-the-appointment-of-daniel-castillo-to-executive-vice-president-and-general-manager-o-ce7c50d8dc8ff720
[3] https://www.ainvest.com/news/samsara-strategic-board-expansion-gary-steele-leadership-catalyst-enterprise-iot-growth-2508/