The Power Behind Our Momentum
The Power Behind Our Momentum


JOHN J. ENGEL Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer


STEPHEN A. VAN OSS Senior Vice President and Chief Financial and Administrative Officer

The most critical element of our performance, progress, and positive momentum is found within our organization. At year end, we had over 6,000 employees contributing to WESCO’s success. This gives us the size and scale needed to serve customers of all types throughout North America and selected international markets. The collective strength of hundreds of large and small “extra-effort” ideas, action, and initiatives had a significant positive impact on our company and customers in 2005.

But, numbers and statistics do not adequately describe the impact our employees have had on recent successes. Our organizational strength is driven by the energy level, responsiveness, enthusiasm, and commitment of thousands of employees who epitomize the work ethic and service mindset captured on our long-established motto, “The Extra Effort People.” Extra Effort is the fuel that powers our momentum and constantly drives us toward continuous improvement in completing today’s work more efficiently and laying the foundation for future capabilities, more responsive service, and increasingly profitable operations.

We begin 2006 in a very strong position, but there is more work to be accomplished. Our team is committed to advancing the "extra-effort" work ethic while focusing on continuous learning and continuous improvement. With our team’s dedication and drive, we are confident that 2006 will be another record-breaking year for WESCO.

  © 2006 WESCO International, Inc.