Charleston, SC-based electrical provides distributor Sonepar introduced the appointment of Richard Landry as Senior Vice President of Information Heart Options and Datacom within the U.S., efficient Nov. 1.
On this newly created function, Landry will report on to Dana Mouritzen, Chief Working Officer of Sonepar within the U.S. and lead a enterprise improvement crew and collaborate with Sonepar’s U.S. working firms and strategic accounts vertical leaders.
Landry brings over 20 years of trade expertise to the function. He joined Crawford, a Sonepar firm, in 2020. Most lately, he served as Vice President of Industrial Enterprise for Crawford.
“Richard’s management and deep trade relationships place him completely to steer our strategic efforts within the knowledge middle and datacom segments,” stated Rob Taylor, President Sonepar Americas. “His capability to scale enterprise and construct high-performing groups will likely be instrumental as we proceed to put money into these fast-growing markets.”
“Sonepar has an incredible alternative to ship worth to knowledge middle clients within the U.S. and across the globe,” stated Landry. “I’m honored to tackle this new problem and solidify our place as an embedded companion to normal and electrical contractors, engineering and procurement corporations, and house owners and operators in knowledge middle development and upkeep.”
Sonepar additionally introduced that Alan Rosenfeld, East Area President within the U.S., will retire on Jan. 3, 2026, following a 43-year profession within the electrical distribution trade. Rosenfeld’s successor will likely be named within the coming months.
Sonepar was No. 2 on MDM’s 2025 High Distributors Checklist for Electrical/Information/Safety.
