As the irrigation and landscape supplies distributor transitions to a new CEO on July 1, it will also have financial, sales & marketing and landscape products leadership.
Latest In Staffing Changes
Apex Tool Group named Chris Keffer — most recently President and CEO of STIHL Inc. — as its new CEO, succeeding Jim Roberts after a decade in the role.
Healthcare products distributor Owens & Minor named a longtime medical supply executive as its new top leader, succeeding interim leader Christian Cook as the company continues operating as a standalone business under Platinum Equity ownership.
The test and measurement supplies distributor appointed five senior executives across sales, merchandising, strategy, HR and digital commerce as the Distribution Solutions Group subsidiary advances its AmpX growth strategy.
The automotive aftermarket warehouse distributor is backed by Oridian Capital Partners, formerly known as HCI Equity Partners.
The move underscores the continued overlap between retail and wholesale distribution supply chain leadership.
The building materials distributor tapped Mike Hiller as its next COO, and Coley O’Brien as CHRO.
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A 20-year company veteran is the MRO supplies distributors' new technology leader.
The new executive operating partner has more than 35 years of experience across the full automation value chain, spanning distribution, manufacturing and private equity-backed operations.
SupplyHouse has appointed its first general counsel as the fast-growing eCommerce-based distributor builds legal and governance infrastructure to support continued expansion across its plumbing, HVAC and electrical supply business.
United stated its succession planning continues to demonstrate a clear commitment to employee-ownership, supported by a strong focus on training and development.
The unexpected transition is effective immediately, and caused Pool Corp. to postpone its investor day event that was planned for May 12.
The fasteners master distributor also appointed two other executives, including a longtime Fastenal veteran.
The electric motor and air moving subsystems maker named longtime Schneider exec Aamir Paul as CEO, signaling continued focus on automation, electrification and power transmission — key markets for fluid power and hose & rubber distribution channels.
The 11-year Border States veteran has held several branch leadership positions, most recently serving as area director.
The buying group tapped a former ABB, Cerrowire and Southwire executive to lead the newly-formed AD division.
As a 27-year company veteran, he served as president since late 2020.
Sysco said its chief information and digital officer will step down April 10, with the announcement just days before the news of the company's landmark $29 billion deal to acquire Restaurant Depot.
They also had previous leadership roles at The Home Depot, BELFOR and McMaster-Carr.
The leadership changes are designed to fully align Ryerson and maximize the synergies of its completed merger with Olympic Steel.
