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Sonepar Announces New Leadership Structure for the Americas

CHARLESTON, S.C. — This week Sonepar announced a new leadership team structure to further support its best-in-class business strategy to ensure Sonepar’s future success.

“Our goal is for Sonepar to continue as the leading global B-to-B distributor of electrical equipment, solutions, and services. We aim to empower our customers through the industry’s best supply chain and digital solutions,” said Rob Taylor, President of Sonepar Americas. “Our organizational structure will continue to evolve to meet this mission.”

The changes include Jerome Baniol, current SVP Finance North America, assuming the global role of Sonepar Deputy Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2025, reporting to Andros Neocleous, Sonepar Chief Financial Officer at the Paris, France, headquarters.

To connect key functions across regions, North America leaders now assume expanded responsibility across both North and South America, reporting to Rob Taylor:

• Jerome Baniol, SVP Finance, Sonepar Americas, with Kris Prebola assuming the same role on January 1, 2025
• Kris Prebola assuming the role of SVP Finance, Sonepar Americas
• Peter Bruhn, SVP General Counsel and Strategic Development, Sonepar Americas
• Bob Kalkowski, SVP Vendor Relations, Sonepar Americas
• Reina Ohol, SVP Human Resources, Sonepar Americas
• Don Sarno, SVP 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 United States. 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.