New Rexel Inc. business leader strengthening customer focus

Oct. 12, 2010 - PRLog -- DALLAS, TX  – Rexel Inc. today named Mark Daniel Senior Vice President and General Manager, with overall leadership responsibility for the U.S. organization. In this role, Daniel will oversee the continuing development of customer-focused support initiatives to accelerate the business’ growth and strengthen Rexel Inc.’s position as a premier U.S. electrical distributor. Daniel will begin working in his new role immediately.

“For more than 25 years Mark has consistently demonstrated excellent leadership skills, business acumen and commitment to the electrical industry,” said Chris Hartmann, Executive Vice President and CEO of International Electric Supply Corp. (IESC), the U.S. holding company of Rexel Inc.  “His combination of talent, hard work and customer insight makes Mark the right leader to build on our existing strategy, strengthen Rexel Inc’s position as a premier electrical distributor and help support our customers as the economy recovers. I am confident his leadership will accelerate the growth of our company.”

Daniel has held several leadership positions in Rexel Inc. and IESC, most recently as Division Sales President for Rexel, Inc. In this position, he had responsibility for the South East Division field sales operations, including all branch operations, customer relations and division staff. He has also served as Vice President Sales and North East Division President for Rexel Inc. and as Vice President New Business Development for IESC, with responsibility for the US acquisition strategy.

“This is a great time to be in the electrical industry with a company that is dedicated to innovative growth,” Daniel said. “By executing our core strategy of serving contractors and industrial customers with strong local and national services, and also embracing new opportunities in energy-efficient technologies and alternate energy solutions, Rexel is positioned to be a strong player in our industry’s evolution to sustainability. I am thrilled to be a part of that.”
 
Rexel Inc. is a subsidiary of International Electric Supply Corporation (IESC), the US holding company for Rexel Group, the leading distributor worldwide of electrical products and solutions. Rexel Inc. employs more than 3,000 people at over 220 locations in 29 states and the Bahamas. The business serves electrical and datacom contractors, industrial and commercial businesses, government entities and various institutional customers.

About Rexel Group
Rexel, a global leader in the distribution of electrical supplies, serves three main end markets: industrial, commercial and residential. The Group operates in 34 countries, with a network of some 2,200 branches and employs 28,000 people. Rexel's sales were EUR11.3 billion in 2009. Its majority shareholders are an investor group led by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, Eurazeo and BAML Capital Partners.

Rexel is listed on the Eurolist market of Euronext Paris (compartment A, ticker RXL, ISIN code FR0010451203). It is integrated in the following indices: NEXT 150, SBF 120, and CAC Mid 100.

Contact:
Doris Chumley, Marketing Programs Manager
Rexel Inc.
972-450-8526
dchumley@rexelusa.com

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Rexel Inc. is a subsidiary of International Electric Supply Corporation (IESC), the US holding company for Rexel Group, the leading distributor worldwide of electrical products and solutions.