The Wire Association International (WAI), Inc. has announced that David R. Hawker has been appointed as president of the association for a one-year term that commenced on January 1, 2017. Mr. Hawker will serve as chairman of the board of directors and as the 64th president of the 87-year-old association, which is headquartered in Madison, Connecticut, USA.
A 30-year veteran in the wire industry, David R. Hawker joined the Wire Association International in 1994. In addition to his role as WAI president, he will continue to serve on the association’s Conference Programming Committee.
Mr. Hawker is the vice president and general manager of Nexans Energy Cables North America. With operations in both Canada and the US, the division manufactures a wide range of products that include residential, commercial, industrial and utility cables.
Commenting on his new post, Hawker said, “The WAI allows us to be part of a larger community than our plants or companies. WAI is a resource for the industry, by the industry. This organization is a unique forum for continuing education and technical exchanges for solutions that confront each of us every day.