DSG names new senior vice president
Distribution Solutions Group Inc. appointed Sean Dwyer to its leadership team as senior vice president, head of M&A and strategy.
Dwyer has significant experience in strategy and mergers and acquisitions and has completed more than $30 billion in prior transactions. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a strong track record of success in M&A investment banking and corporate development with deep experience in the distribution, transportation, and logistics, and packaging sectors. He most recently served as chief strategy and corporate development officer for BlueLinx Holdings, a publicly listed building products distribution company with approximately $3 billion in annual revenue. Prior to that, he built and led the corporate development function at WestRock Company – now part of Smurfit Westrock, a publicly listed global leader in sustainable paper and packaging with approximately $31 billion in annual revenue.
Bryan King, DSG’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented,
"We are excited to welcome Sean as DSG’s new M&A and strategy leader," said DSG Chairman and CEO Bryan King. "Sean’s appointment strengthens our ability to pursue strategic opportunities that support our long-term growth. He brings deep industry insight, a disciplined approach to capital allocation, and a proven record of value creation. Sean is an excellent addition to our leadership team, and I am confident that he will enhance our M&A capabilities to drive DSG for continued success.”
Dwyer commented, “I am thrilled to lead DSG’s next phase of its M&A growth and look forward to working directly with the LKCM Headwater team and the three vertical leadership teams. We have meaningful opportunities ahead of us, and I look forward to collaborating with our teams to identify strategic opportunities that strengthen DSG and create long-term value for our shareholders.”
Dwyer will report directly to Ron Knutson, executive vice president and CFO and will work closely with the LKCM Headwater team and its three vertical leadership teams.
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