Kristen Smith 
Wesco International’s board of directors has appointed David Wajsgras as an independent director, adding an executive who has led major defense, aerospace and communications organizations. The appointment, announced by Wajsgras in a LinkedIn post on Tuesday, takes effect Jan. 1, 2026.
“I’m honored to join the board of directors of Wesco International, a global leader in electrical, communications and utility distribution as well as supply chain services,” the executive said.
Who Is David Wajsgras?
An eight-time Wash100 Award recipient, Wajsgras most recently served as CEO of Intelsat, overseeing global satellite communications operations.
Before joining Intelsat in 2022, Wajsgras led Raytheon’s intelligence, information and services business as president, supporting digital transformation efforts. His nine-year tenure as Raytheon’s senior vice president and chief financial officer preceded that role. He also held finance and leadership positions at Lear, Engelhard and Honeywell International earlier in his career.
He currently sits on the boards of Parsons and Martin Marietta Materials.
Wesco Chairman, President and CEO John Engel said Wajsgras’ deep insights across industrial, technology-driven infrastructure sectors and communication sectors will support the company’s strategy and drive customer value.
Wesco’s Governance Changes
Wesco also named Michael Carter, Truist Financial Corp.’s executive vice president and chief partner officer, as an independent director effective the same date.
The additions come ahead of the planned May 2026 retirement of directors Bobby Griffin and Steve Raymund.
