Appointment of Brad Paulsen as CEO, Rexel USA
and member of Rexel’s Executive Committee
Brad Paulsen has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Rexel USA, effective April 18, 2022, succeeding Jeff Baker, who is retiring after 15 years with Rexel USA, while remaining a member of its Board of Directors.
Mr. Paulsen joins Rexel from HD Supply, where he was most recently Chief Operating Officer, overseeing the Sales and Supply Chain teams, after holding several other senior positions. Prior to that, he had spent nine years with Home Depot in leadership and merchandising roles. Mr. Paulsen holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the United States Military Academy – West Point, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Vanderbilt University.
Jeff Baker has accepted to remain on the Board of Directors of Rexel USA as non-executive Vice-Chairman. This will ensure a smooth transition and will allow the organization to continue to benefit from his extensive knowledge of the industry and its players.
Rexel USA had 2021 sales of 3.9 billion euros. It has 446 branches and employs 6,700 people. The company recently announced the closing of the acquisition of Mayer, a major distributor of electrical products and services in the Eastern part of the USA, further building up its presence in the world’s leading market for electrical supplies.
Guillaume Texier, Chief Executive Officer of Rexel, said: “I would like to express my sincere thanks and…
