Sonepar restructures Americas leadership
Sonepar has announced a new leadership team structure. The changes include Senior VIce President Finance North America Jerome Baniol assuming the global role of Sonepar deputy chief financial officer, effective January 1, 2025.
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| Jerome Baniol | Kris Prebola |
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| Peter Bruhn | Bob Kalkowski |
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| Reina Ohol | Don Sarno |
Baniol will report to Sonepar Chief Financial Officer Andros Neocleous at the Paris, France, headquarters.
“Our goal is for Sonepar to continue as the leading global B-to-B distributor of electrical equipment, solutions, and services," said said Rob Taylor, president of Sonepar Americas.. "We aim to empower our customers through the industry’s best supply chain and digital solutions. Our organizational structure will continue to evolve to meet this mission.”
To connect key functions across regions, North America leaders now assume expanded responsibility across both North and South America, reporting to Rob Taylor:
- Kris Prebola, senior vice president finance, Sonepar Americas
- Peter Bruhn, senior vice president general counsel, and strategic development, Sonepar Americas
- Bob Kalkowski, senior vice president vendor relations, Sonepar Americas
- Reina Ohol, senior vice president human resources, Sonepar Americas
- Don Sarno, senior vice president digital enterprise, Sonepar Americas
“Across the Americas we will create more opportunities to drive operational efficiencies, productivity, and alignment, as well as a more seamless culture of best practice sharing and continuous improvement,” added Taylor.
Additionally, Dana Mouritzen has been promoted to chief operating officer for the U.S. Mouritzen has built a successful career in electrical distribution management, complemented by an in-depth knowledge of factory automation.
Joining OneSource Distributors in 1999, Mouritzen became its president in 2016. In 2021 he was promoted to president of the Sonepar U.S. West Region. Mouritzen will collaborate with U.S. operating companies to optimize investments in supply chain, digital technologies, and operations, aiming to enhance customer experience and drive organic growth.
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