Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:DSGR) ("DSG" or the "Company"), a premier specialty distribution company, announced today that Mr. Sean Dwyer has joined the DSG leadership team as Senior Vice President, Head of M&A and Strategy.

Mr. Dwyer is a highly accomplished executive with significant experience in strategy and mergers and acquisitions and has completed more than $30 billion in prior transactions. Throughout his career, Mr. Dwyer 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. 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."

Sean 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."

Sean will report directly to Ron Knutson, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of DSG, and will work closely with the LKCM Headwater team and its three vertical leadership teams.

About Distribution Solutions Group, Inc.

Distribution Solutions Group ("DSG") is a premier multi-platform specialty distribution company providing high touch, value-added distribution solutions to the maintenance, repair & operations (MRO), the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and the industrial technologies markets. DSG was formed through the strategic combination of Lawson Products, a leader in MRO distribution of C-parts, Gexpro Services, a leading global supply chain services provider to manufacturing customers, and TestEquity, a leader in electronic test & measurement solutions.

Through its collective businesses, DSG is dedicated to helping customers lower their total cost of operation by increasing productivity and efficiency with the right products, expert technical support and fast, reliable delivery to be a one-stop solution provider. DSG serves approximately 200,000 customers in several diverse end markets supported by approximately 4,400 dedicated employees and strong vendor partnerships. DSG ships from strategically located distribution and service centers to customers in North America, Europe, Asia, South America and the Middle East.

For more information on Distribution Solutions Group, please visit www.distributionsolutionsgroup.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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Distribution Solutions Group Names Sean Dwyer as Senior Vice President, Head of M&A and Strategy