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John J. Engel

President and Chief Executive Officer at WESCO INTERNATIONAL
Board
Since 2009
Age
63 years
Tenure
Joined WCC in 2004 as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer in 2009, and later became Chairman of the Board in May 2011.

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About

John J. Engel currently serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Wesco International (WCC) since 2009 and has been the Chairman of the Board since May 2011.

He began his tenure with the company in 2004 as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and subsequently advanced to higher leadership roles, reflecting his extensive experience in operational and executive management.

Before joining WCC, he held several senior positions at major companies including Gateway, Inc., Perkin Elmer, Inc., Allied Signal, Inc., and General Electric Company, which demonstrates his broad expertise in engineering, manufacturing, and general management.

$WCC Performance Under John J. Engel

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Wesco International (WCC) Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer 2004 - 2009 Promoted to President and CEO in 2009
Gateway, Inc. Senior Vice President and General Manager N/A General management role
Perkin Elmer, Inc. Executive Vice President and Senior Vice President N/A Senior executive roles overseeing various aspects
Allied Signal, Inc. Vice President and General Manager N/A General management roles within the company
General Electric Company Various roles in engineering, manufacturing, and management N/A Held diverse positions across engineering, manufacturing, and management

External Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
United States Steel Corporation Director N/A Active position
Business Roundtable Member N/A Active position
Business Council Member N/A Active position
National Association of Manufacturers Board Member N/A Active position

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2023
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Salary$1,313,600 Annual Base salary for 2023
Company Matching Contribution to 401(k) Plan$15,250 As per plan terms 401(k) match contribution
Company Matching Contribution to Deferred Compensation Plan$174,235 As per plan terms Deferred comp contribution
Other Benefits$30,980 Annual Includes club dues of $21,640

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2023

Option Awards

MetricThresholdTargetMaximumActualPayment % of Target
EBITDA$1,378,300 $1,969,000 $2,362,800 $1,705,300 67.5%
Free Cash Flow$723,200 $1,033,200 $1,239,800 $443,600 0%
  • Grant Date: February 16, 2023
  • Grant Date Fair Value: $1,950,003
  • Grant Date Stock Price: $171.96
  • Number of Securities: 25,924
  • Exercise Price: $171.96
  • Vesting Schedule: Vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary; terminates on the tenth anniversary

Performance Share Units

Share QuantityThresholdTargetMaximum
Shares5,670 22,680 45,360
  • Performance Metrics:
    • Net Income Growth: Threshold: 0%, Target: 5%, Maximum: 10%+, Actual: 47.8%
    • Return on Net Assets (RONA) Growth: Threshold: 0 bps, Target: 50 bps, Maximum: 100+ bps, Actual: 698 bps
  • Vesting Period: Three-year performance period from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025
  • Grant Date: February 16, 2023
  • Grant Date Fair Value: $3,900,053
  • Grant Date Stock Price: $171.96
  • Plan: Granted under the WESCO International, Inc. 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan
  • Change in Control Provision: Awards vest at the target level upon a change in control

Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation

MetricWeightThresholdTargetMaximumActualPayment %
EBITDA75% $1,378,300 $1,969,000 $2,362,800 $1,705,300 67.5%
Free Cash Flow25% $723,200 $1,033,200 $1,239,800 $443,600 0%
  • Total Payout: $997,515
  • Vesting & Payment: Annual incentive based on fiscal year performance, with payouts approved in the following year
  • Performance Modifier: May adjust the incentive amount by ±25% based on strategic initiatives