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Vacancies at the Electrical Distributors' Association

CEO Designate
April 2026

A rare opportunity to lead the EDA

The opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to lead one of the most respected organisations in the UK’s electrotechnical supply chain.

Following a highly successful 12-year tenure by the current CEO, the EDA is seeking a CEO Designate to lead the Association into its next phase of development and opportunity.

The EDA sits at the heart of the sector, supporting its members through industry-leading training and education, market insight, digital innovation through EDATA and ETIM, and a strong, connected business community.

You will inherit a financially robust organisation with:

  • 260 wholesaler members
  • 130 affiliated member companies
  • A highly regarded, award-winning team of subject-matter experts

This role includes a structured CEO Designate transition period, offering the opportunity to work alongside the outgoing CEO to ensure continuity, knowledge transfer, and long-term strategic alignment.

Download the full CEO Designate Job Description here.

To apply, please email your CV with a covering letter.