Wesco Says Engel To Become CEO In September

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Electrical and industrial supplier Wesco International Inc. said Wednesday it will promote its chief operating officer to president and chief executive in September.

John J. Engel will succeed Roy W. Haley as CEO effective Sept. 1.

Haley, who has been CEO since 1994, will be executive chairman until his term as a director expires in May 2011, the company said.

Stephen A. Van Oss will succeed Engel as chief operating officer, also on Sept. 1, and will continue as senior vice president. He is currently senior vice president of finance and administration, chief financial officer and is a member of the board of directors.

Richard P. Heyse will replace Van Oss as CFO on June 15. He also will become vice president. He currently serves as CFO of Innophos Inc., the holding company of a phosphate manufacturer.