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Industry veterans Ian Heller and Jonathan Bein are here to turn up the heat, debating timely and tough topics affecting businesses in wholesale distribution channels.
From Energy Policy to Talent: Industry Insights with NAED’s Wes Smith
The Wholesale Change Show
1 hour 59 minutes 25 seconds
1 year ago
From Energy Policy to Talent: Industry Insights with NAED’s Wes Smith
Watch on-demand as hosts Ian Heller and Jonathan Bein sit down with Wes Smith, the president and CEO of the National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED).
Wes started his current position in January 2024, but he’s no stranger to the electrical industry or the association. He spent more than 34 years with Mayer Electric, including 14+ years as president before they were acquired by Rexel. At Rexel, he served as Chief Strategy and Growth Officer.
After three decades in the industry, he was named NAED’s chairman from 2020-2022 and remained on the executive committee until he was appointed to lead the association.
We talked with Wes about:
*NAED’s mission in the electrical industry
*What’s driving the electrical distribution industry, including challenges and opportunities
*How NAED collaborates with other groups in the channel
*How NAED is tackling key issues, including energy policy, workforce development, supply chain transparency, data standards and more
*The future role of organizations like NAED in the distribution industry
The Wholesale Change Show
Industry veterans Ian Heller and Jonathan Bein are here to turn up the heat, debating timely and tough topics affecting businesses in wholesale distribution channels.
