Rob Aarnes
President, ADI Global Distribution
ADI Global Distribution•Melville, New York
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Dynamic, accomplished leader with an impressive 20+ year career of officer and Board level experience in leading executive teams for multi-billion dollar enterprises within retail, global distribution and manufacturing sectors. Driving growth strategies, maximizing profitability and building world-class teams are proven areas of expertise. Whether challenged to drive hyper-growth initiatives or lead the turnaround of an under-performing enterprise, led teams in consistently delivering profitable and sustainable results. Specialties: Organic Growth, Maximizing Profitability, Margin Expansion, Enterprise & Field Management, M&A, New Venture Start-Up, Market Expansion, Business Transformation, Turnarounds, Digital Transformation, Change Management, Strategic Analysis & Planning, Productivity Enhancement (Six Sigma Black Belt), Public Company Officer and Board Membership
Career Timeline
- MSC Industrial Supply Co.CurrentAug 2024–Present· 2 yrs 1 mo
- Member, BoardCurrentAug 2024–Present
- ADI Global DistributionCurrentDec 2012–Present· 13 yrs 9 mos
- PresidentCurrent2017–Present
- VP/GM, ADI North AmericaNov 2014–2017
- VP Operations, ADI North AmericaDec 2012–Nov 2014
- Sep 2008–Nov 2012· 4 yrs 2 mos
- President & CEOSep 2008–Nov 2012
- Oct 2007–Sep 2008· 11 mos
- COOOct 2007–Sep 2008
- Dec 2006–Oct 2007· 10 mos
- SVP, Retail OperationsDec 2006–Oct 2007
- Nov 1998–Dec 2006· 8 yrs 1 mo
- VP, New Concepts2004–Dec 2006
- Vice President, RegionalOct 2002–2004
- Manager, DistrictNov 1998–Oct 2002
- May 1993–Dec 1998· 5 yrs 7 mos
- Supply OfficerMay 1993–Dec 1998
Education
M.B.A.
Fowler College of Business at San Diego State University
B.S.
Political Science
United States Naval Academy