Wesco International appoints Daniel Castillo as EVP and GM of Electrical and Electronic Solutions.

Wesco International has announced the appointment of Daniel Castillo as executive vice president and general manager of its Electrical and Electronic Solutions strategic business unit. Castillo will succeed Nelson Squires, who will retire on September 30. Castillo previously held leadership roles at Brinks, Inc., where he led their secure solutions business in North America.

Wesco International (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. Castillo will succeed Nelson Squires, who will retire on September 30 [1].

Castillo brings extensive experience in business leadership, having previously held executive positions at Brinks, Inc., JELD-WEN, Inc., Cree Lighting, Eaton, and Cooper Industries. He also served as president of General Electric. His background includes leading secure solutions businesses in North America and building products manufacturing companies. Castillo holds an M.B.A. from Columbia University and a B.S. in electrical engineering from Florida International University [1].

The appointment of Castillo comes at a time when EES is experiencing positive momentum, with sales increasing by 6% year-over-year in the second quarter, driven by strong performance in Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Construction sectors, as well as a return to growth in Industrial [1]. This growth is attributed to increased sales tied to data center and infrastructure projects across the U.S. and Canada, benefiting from trends such as electrification, AI-driven data centers, automation, IoT, and reshoring to North America [1].

Wesco's Chairman, President, and CEO, John Engel, expressed his confidence in Castillo's ability to drive profitable growth and build on the current positive momentum of the EES business. Engel thanked Squires for his contributions over the past decade and wished him well in his retirement [1].

Wesco International operates more than 700 sites in approximately 50 countries, providing a global network to serve multi-location businesses and corporations. The company's diverse product and services portfolio includes Electrical and Electronic Solutions, Communications and Security Solutions, and Utility and Broadband Solutions [1].

References:
[1] https://www.morningstar.com/news/pr-newswire/20250825ne58177/wesco-announces-the-appointment-of-daniel-castillo-to-executive-vice-president-and-general-manager-of-electrical-and-electronic-solutions