Litwin to leave Global Industrial
Barry Litwin, CEO of Global Industrial Co. has notified the company's board of his upcoming departure to pursue another opportunity. Interim CEO Richard B. Leeds, executive chairman of the board, will transition to the role August 9.
Leeds joined the company in 1982 and served as its chairman and CEO from 1995 until becoming executive chairman in 2016. He also previously served as president of the oompany's Industrial Products Group until 2011.
"Barry has been an invaluable leader during his time with the company, and his contributions both as CEO and board member have been instrumental in the growth and continued success of the business," said Leeds. "We thank Barry for his service to the company and wish him well in his future endeavors."
"It has been a privilege to lead Global Industrial over the last nearly six years," said Litwin. "I am proud of the achievements we have accomplished together, from digital transformation to maintaining our paramount focus on the customer. The Global Industrial team has my complete confidence to continue successfully executing on our strategy going forward."
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