Anixter International Inc. announced today that effective July 1, 2018, William A. “Bill” Galvin will become the new president and chief executive officer of the company.
Pictured: Bill A. Gavin (Source: Anixter)
Galvin, who has served as the company’s president and chief operating officer since July 2017, will replace Robert J. Eck, who is retiring as CEO at the end of June 2018.
“I am honored to have the opportunity to lead the company and further build on its past successes,” commented Galvin in a press release. “Our priorities as a company will continue to center around building on the execution of our strategic initiatives, expanding the markets we serve, and effective capital allocation. I am very excited about the future and the opportunities that lie ahead for Anixter.”
Robert J. Eck will continue to serve on Anixter’s Board of Directors.
