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NAED Board Chair Reveals AI Is Reshaping Electrical Distribution with Paul Kennedy of DSG
Episode 96
Thursday, 26 February, 2026

What does the future of electrical distribution look like — and how can distributors of every size prepare? In this episode, Karthik Chidambaram sits down with Paul Kennedy, President & CEO of DSG and current Board Chair of NAED. They dig into the data center boom driving demand through 2045, why speed of delivery is now more critical than price, and how artificial intelligence is reshaping everything from daily operations to workforce development.Paul also shares how NAED is equipping distributors — large and small — to compete with the AI impact in a rapidly changing landscape, from leveraging AI Automation and product training programs to championing women in the industry and developing the next generation of distribution talent. This conversation is packed with insights you won't want to miss.