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WCC · Annual meeting · Thursday, May 28, 2026

Wesco International Inc

10 nominees · 3 ballot items.

Election of ten directors; advisory approval of named executive officer compensation (say-on-pay); and ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm.

Market cap
$15.9B
1Y TSR
+68.0%
Board grade
B
Record date
Mar 30, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · May 28, 2026

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Proposals

On the ballot3

  1. 1

    Elect ten Directors for a one-year term expiring in 2027

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Elect ten director nominees — John J. Engel, Glynis A. Bryan, Michael L. Carter, Anne M. Cooney, Matthew J. Espe, Sundaram Nagarajan, James L. Singleton, Easwaran Sundaram, Laura K. Thompson and David C. Wajsgras — each to serve a one-year term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting.

  2. 2

    Approve, on an Advisory Basis, the Compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers (Say-on-Pay

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Non-binding, advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement (say-on-pay).

    More detail

    This management proposal requests a non-binding, advisory approval of the Company’s named executive officer compensation as disclosed in the proxy statement, i.e., a ‘say-on-pay’ vote. Management seeks shareholder endorsement to validate its compensation design, which the Compensation Committee says is pay-for-performance and comprised of base salary, a short-term cash incentive (STIP) linked to EBITDA, free cash flow and a strategic objective, and long-term incentives (LTIP) made up of performance shares (EPS growth and RONA growth with a relative TSR modifier), stock options, and RSUs. The Board frames the vote as an important mechanism for stockholder feedback — although non-binding, the Board and Compensation Committee will review and consider the results in future compensation decisions. The proxy highlights recent performance metrics (record sales, TSR, EPS growth in 2025) and a 91% shareholder approval in 2025, which management uses to argue alignment between pay and performance. Critics might focus on CEO pay quantum, change-in-control and severance provisions, and the potential for equity-heavy pay to reward short-term stock moves; management counters with robust governance features including independent committee oversight, engagement with stockholders, clawback policies, stock ownership guidelines, and performance-based metrics tied to multi-year outcomes. The proposal’s practical effect is limited because it is advisory, but a substantial negative vote could pressure the Board to redesign elements of pay or increase engagement; conversely, strong support reinforces management’s current approach. Given the detailed disclosure of targets, payout formulas, peer benchmarking, and the Board’s stated responsiveness to voting outcomes, the recommendation to vote FOR is presented as consistent with alignment of pay with company strategy and long-term stockholder value creation.

  3. 3

    Ratify the Appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for 2026

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Ratify the Audit Committee’s selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026.

Director elections

Nominees on the ballot10

Independent
Tenure on this board
2.9 yrs
Also a director at
Pinnacle West Capital Corp (PNW)Ameriprise Financial Inc (AMP)Benchmark Electronics Inc (BHE)
Independent
Tenure on this board
9.7 yrs
Also a director at
Korn Ferry (KFY)Diebold Nixdorf Inc (DBD)
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.9 yrs
Also a director at
Nordson Corp (NDSN)
Independent
Tenure on this board
28.5 yrs
Also a director at
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings Inc (SUNB)
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.9 yrs
Also a director at
Krispy Kreme Inc (DNUT)
Independent
Tenure on this board
6.8 yrs
Also a director at
Parker-hannifin Corp (PH)Titan International Inc (TWI)
Independent
Tenure on this board
0.5 yrs
Also a director at
Martin Marietta Materials Inc (MLM)Parsons Corp (PSN)
Ownership

Top institutional holders10

Latest 13F quarter
1BlackRock, Inc.5.9%2,892,672$791M
2WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP4.9%2,406,224$658M
3VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC4.5%2,187,476$599M
4BlackRock, Inc.4.5%2,167,704$593M
5DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP4.3%2,090,412$572M
6VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC4.3%2,073,992$567M
7BlackRock, Inc.3.5%1,702,528$466M
8STATE STREET CORP3.0%1,465,249$401M
9BAUPOST GROUP LLC/MAActivist3.0%1,436,881$393M
10BlackRock, Inc.2.7%1,322,209$362M
Filings

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Frequently asked questions

When is the Wesco International Inc 2026 annual meeting?
Wesco International Inc (WCC) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
What is the record date for the Wesco International Inc 2026 meeting?
The record date for the Wesco International Inc 2026 meeting is Monday, March 30, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
Who are the director nominees for Wesco International Inc's 2026 meeting?
The board is presenting 10 director nominees at the Wesco International Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Wesco International Inc 2026 meeting?
Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Wesco International Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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