MSC Industrial Supply Co. Has Named Rob Kuhns Chief Financial Officer
MSC Industrial Supply names experienced finance executive Rob Kuhns as EVP and CFO to support its long-term financial and value creation goals.
Rhea-AI Summary
MSC Industrial Supply (MSM) has appointed Rob Kuhns as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, bringing more than 30 years of financial experience to the role.
Kuhns most recently served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at TopBuild Corp., a distributor of insulation and building products, where he contributed to market capitalization growth from $6 billion to $14 billion through capital allocation, acquisitions, and operational execution. MSC’s President and CEO Martina McIsaac said Kuhns’ financial strategy expertise and industrial and distribution experience will support the company’s long-term financial targets and value creation efforts.
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Key Figures
- Financial expertise
- Over 30 years
- Rob Kuhns' professional background
- Market capitalization growth
- $6B to $14B
- TopBuild Corp. during Kuhns' tenure
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MELVILLE, NY AND DAVIDSON, NC / ACCESS Newswire / September 8, 2026 / MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO. (NYSE:MSM) ("MSC," "MSC Industrial," the "Company," "we," "us," or "our"), a leading North American distributor of a broad range of metalworking and maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) products and services, today announced that it has named Rob Kuhns to the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Kuhns brings over 30 years of financial expertise to the role. He most recently served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at TopBuild Corp., a leading distributor of insulation and building products, where he helped drive market capitalization growth from
"We are very much looking forward to welcoming Rob to the MSC leadership team as our new CFO," said Martina McIsaac, President and CEO of MSC. "He is an accomplished leader with deep knowledge of financial strategy and a proven track record of delivering profitable growth. Combined with his extensive experience in industrial and distribution industries and his broad financial leadership expertise, Rob will be instrumental as we continue to advance our strategy, evolve to achieve our long-term financial targets and create value for all stakeholders."
Prior to his tenure with TopBuild Corp., Kuhns held various senior corporate finance roles at Mohawk Industries, NCH Corporation, and Ingersoll Rand. He earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Shippensburg University and his master's degree in business administration from Southern Methodist University.
Kuhns will be based at MSC's corporate office in Davidson, North Carolina.
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About MSC Industrial Supply Co.
MSC Industrial Supply Co. (NYSE:MSM) is a leading North American distributor of a broad range of metalworking, maintenance, repair and operations (MRO), and production fastener and hardware products and services. With approximately 2.5 million products, industry‑leading inventory management and supply chain solutions, and more than 80 years of experience, we help customers improve productivity, profitability, and operational performance.
Our team of over 7,000 associates partners closely with customers across industries to keep their operations running efficiently today while enabling them with insights and comprehensive solutions to continually rethink, retool, and optimize for a more productive tomorrow.
For more information on MSC Industrial, please visit mscdirect.com.
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SOURCE: MSC Industrial Direct Co.
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FAQ
What relevant experience does Rob Kuhns bring to MSC Industrial Supply?
Rob Kuhns has over 30 years of financial experience. He previously served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at TopBuild Corp., where he helped grow market capitalization from $6 billion to $14 billion through capital allocation, strategic acquisitions, and operational execution. He also held senior corporate finance roles at Mohawk Industries, NCH Corporation, and Ingersoll Rand.
What is Rob Kuhns’ educational background?
Kuhns holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Shippensburg University and a master’s degree in business administration from Southern Methodist University.
Where will the new CFO be based?
Rob Kuhns will be based at MSC Industrial Supply’s corporate office in Davidson, North Carolina.