Building products distributor BlueLinx appointed Christopher Wall as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective May 19.

Wall will oversee BlueLinx’s financial strategy, capital markets activities, investor relations and financial operations. Based in Atlanta, he will report directly to President and CEO Shyam Reddy.

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With three decades of experience as a finance executive, Wall has a track record in optimizing capital structures, executing strategic transactions and leading finance teams across public and private companies. BlueLinx said his appointment is an important move in the company’s strategy to drive growth and increase shareholder value.

Wall most recently served as EVP and CFO of The Aaron’s Company, where he led key initiatives including a public spin-off, the acquisition and integration of BrandsMart USA, and a take-private transaction in 2024. He oversaw a 100-person finance team covering audit, FP&A, investor relations, treasury and controllership. Previously, he held senior finance roles at CNG Holdings and TMX Finance after a 17-year career at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, where he became Managing Director and led over 200 capital markets and leveraged finance transactions.

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“Kelly’s depth of experience across capital markets, M&A and operational finance make him an ideal fit for BlueLinx,” Reddy said in a May 13 news release. “His strategic mindset, investor expertise and personal ties to the construction industry bring a unique perspective as we continue to execute our profitable sales growth strategy and build long-term value for our shareholders.”

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BlueLinx posted total 2024 sales of $3.0 billion and a net profit of $489 million.