MSC Industrial reshapes senior leadership roles

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. reported several leadership changes tied to a reorganization of parts of its sales and corporate functions to better align its organization with its business objectives.

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MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. reported several leadership changes tied to a reorganization of parts of its sales and corporate functions to better align its organization with its business objectives.

Effective September 29, 2025, Kim Shacklett, previously Senior Vice President, Sales & Customer Success, will become Senior Vice President, Customer Experience. Effective September 30, 2025, Jahida Nadi will join as Senior Vice President, Sales. The company also stated that, effective September 5, 2025, Julie Rockett became Vice President, Chief People Officer.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

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What leadership changes did MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) announce?

MSC Industrial Direct announced a reorganization of certain sales and corporate functions and several related leadership changes. Roles affected include Senior Vice President, Sales & Customer Success, a new Senior Vice President, Sales, and the appointment of a Vice President, Chief People Officer.

Who is becoming Senior Vice President, Customer Experience at MSC Industrial Direct?

Kim Shacklett will become Senior Vice President, Customer Experience at MSC Industrial Direct, effective September 29, 2025. Shacklett currently serves as Senior Vice President, Sales & Customer Success and will transition into this new role as part of the company’s organizational reorganization.

When will Jahida Nadi join MSC Industrial Direct as Senior Vice President, Sales?

Jahida Nadi will join MSC Industrial Direct as Senior Vice President, Sales effective September 30, 2025. This appointment is part of the company’s reorganization of certain sales and corporate functions intended to better align its organization with its stated business objectives.

What new role did Julie Rockett assume at MSC Industrial Direct?

Effective September 5, 2025, Julie Rockett became Vice President, Chief People Officer at MSC Industrial Direct. This change was announced alongside other senior leadership moves connected to a broader reorganization of sales and corporate functions within the company.

Why is MSC Industrial Direct reorganizing its sales and corporate functions?

MSC Industrial Direct stated that it is reorganizing certain sales and corporate functions to better align its organization with its business objectives. The leadership changes, including new and revised senior roles, are directly connected to this organizational realignment initiative.

On what date did MSC Industrial Direct announce these leadership changes?

MSC Industrial Direct announced these leadership changes on September 5, 2025. The effective dates vary by role, with some appointments effective immediately on that date and others taking effect later in September 2025 as part of the reorganization.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 5, 2025

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MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO., INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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New York			1-14130			11-3289165
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(IRS Employer Identification No.)

515 Broadhollow Road, Suite 1000, Melville, New York			11747
(Address of principal executive offices)			(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (516) 812-2000

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share			MSM			New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company    ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangement of Certain Officers

On September 5, 2025, MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (the “Company”) announced leadership changes in connection with a reorganization of certain of its sales and corporate functions intended to better align the Company’s organization with its business objectives. In connection with this reorganization, effective September 29, 2025, Kim Shacklett, the Company’s Senior Vice President, Sales & Customer Success, will become the Senior Vice President, Customer Experience and, effective September 30, 2025, Jahida Nadi will join the Company as Senior Vice President, Sales. The Company also announced that, effective September 5, 2025, Julie Rockett became Vice President, Chief People Officer.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

						MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO., INC.
Date:			September 11, 2025			By:			/s/ NEAL DONGRE
						Name:			Neal Dongre
						Title:			Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

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