Graybar Electric Announces Exec Appointments

March 18, 2026

Key Highlights

  • Najam Chohan, with nearly 25 years at Graybar, now leads company-wide pricing strategies using data and technology.
  • Paul Ferguson, a CPA with 15 years at Emerson, focuses on operational excellence and AI integration in shared services.
  • Both executives bring extensive experience in finance and operations, aiming to drive profitable growth and efficiency.

The company announced that Najam Chohan has been promoted to VP - Strategic Pricing, and Paul Ferguson has been named VP - Shared Services.

Chohan joined Graybar in 1998 and most recently served as Director - Finance in the company's California District. In his new role, he leads Graybar's company-wide pricing strategy, using data–driven insights and advanced technology to support profitable growth and meet customer needs. Chohan holds a bachelor's degree in finance from Tulane University and an MBA in finance from Bentley University.

Ferguson joins Graybar from Emerson, where he worked for 15 years, most recently as VP - Global Financial and Business Services. In his new role, he leads Graybar's Shared Services organization, focusing on operational excellence, streamlined processes and expanded use of AI and technology to deliver efficient, high–quality services. Ferguson holds a bachelor's degree in accounting and business administration from Carthage College and is a Certified Public Accountant.

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