Anixter Bros., Inc.'s board of directors has elected Robert J. Wilson a director of the company. Mr. Wilson, group vice president for wire and cable, joined the specialized international distribution and manufacturing firm in 1964 as a sales representative. He was promoted to industrial sales manager in 1966 and became general manager in 1968.
In 1972 he was named group vice president for the domestic wire and cable division. Three other divisions were added to his responsibilities during 1980 and 1981, including Europe and United Kingdom; Anixter-Ohm International, the overseas distribution arm for Cable TV, telephone and power products; and the mine and industrial division.