MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO. ELECTS ROB AARNES TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS AN INDEPENDENT MEMBER
MSC Industrial Supply Co. (NYSE: MSM) has announced the addition of Rob Aarnes to its Board of Directors as an independent member.
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MSC Industrial Supply Co. (NYSE: MSM) has announced the addition of Rob Aarnes to its Board of Directors as an independent member. This move strengthens MSC's corporate governance profile and aligns with the reclassification agreement with shareholders. Aarnes, currently the President of ADI Global Distribution, brings extensive experience in operations management and a track record of driving profitable growth across various C-level roles. His background in distribution business models similar to MSC's is expected to provide valuable insights as the company works towards achieving its full potential and creating shareholder value.
Aarnes has led ADI, a $4.6B global wholesale distributor, since 2017. ADI is part of Resideo Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: REZI), a $7.3B manufacturer and distributor of smart-living products. Aarnes' diverse experience includes roles in private equity, specialty retail, and big box consumer electronics retail. He is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and holds an MBA from San Diego State University.
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- Addition of an independent member to the Board of Directors, strengthening corporate governance
- New board member brings extensive experience in operations management and profitable growth
- Aarnes' background in distribution business models similar to MSC's could provide valuable insights
- Alignment with shareholder agreements, potentially improving investor relations
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MELVILLE, N.Y. and DAVIDSON, N.C., Aug. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO. (NYSE: MSM), a premier distributor of Metalworking and Maintenance, Repair and Operations supplies to industrial customers throughout North America, today announced the addition of Rob Aarnes to its Board of Directors.
"We are thrilled to have Rob join our Board of Directors," said Chairman of the Board, Mitchell Jacobson. "The addition of an independent member to our board strengthens MSC's corporate governance profile and represents another beneficial change from the reclassification agreement with our shareholders. Rob brings a wealth of experience in operations management and a strong track record of driving profitable growth across various C-level roles at public and private companies. With his experience at ADI Global Distribution ("ADI"), which serves different end markets but has a distribution business model like ours, Rob will bring a fresh perspective and valuable insights to MSC as we work toward achieving our full potential and creating value for shareholders."
Mr. Aarnes has been President of ADI, a
Mr. Aarnes graduated from the United States Naval Academy and subsequently served as a Supply Officer in the
About MSC Industrial Supply Co.
MSC Industrial Supply Co. (NYSE:MSM) is a leading North American distributor of a broad range of metalworking and maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) products and services. We help our customers drive greater productivity, profitability, and growth with approximately 2.4 million products, inventory management and other supply chain solutions, and deep expertise from more than 80 years of working with customers across industries. Our experienced team of more than 7,000 associates works with our customers to help drive results for their businesses - from keeping operations running efficiently today to continuously rethinking, retooling, and optimizing for a more productive tomorrow. For more information on MSC Industrial, please visit mscdirect.com.
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