MSC Industrial Supply Co. (NYSE: MSM), Melville, New York, a distributor of metalworking and MRO supplies, on Monday announced that it has named Kristen Actis-Grande to executive vice president and CFO.

Actis-Grande joins MSC following a 17-year tenure with Ingersoll Rand. She most recently served as vice president of investor relations and financial planning and analysis for the diversified industrial company. She also worked for Residential HVAC and Supply, a multibillion-dollar business unit that includes the Trane and American Standard brands.

“Kristen is a talented executive with a track record of driving improved performance, demonstrating leadership and building a strong team,” said MSC President and CEO Erik Gershwind. “I am pleased to welcome her to our company and look forward to benefitting from her experience as we transform MSC into a mission-critical partner on the plant floor.”

“MSC is a forward-looking company focused on serving all of its key stakeholders. I look forward to contributing to the company’s positive culture and long history of success as a leading distributor of MRO products and solutions,” Actis-Grande said.

Actis-Grande will be based at MSC’s customer support center in Davidson, North Carolina.