Anixter International Inc. announced that Robert J. Eck will retire as Chief Executive Officer at the end of June 2018, following a 28-year career with the company. Mr. Eck, who will continue to serve on the company's Board of Directors, was named President and Chief Executive Officer in July 2008.
Effective July 1, 2018, William A. Galvin will become President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Galvin has served as the company's President and Chief Operating Officer since July 2017. During the last 12 years, Mr. Galvin has served in a variety of senior management positions with Anixter Inc., the company's operating subsidiary, most recently as Executive Vice President - Network and Security Solutions (2007-2017) and Senior Vice President - North America Enterprise Cabling Solutions Sales (2006-2007). Mr. Galvin joined the company in 1984.