Each year, MDM SHIFT brings together industry powerhouses to share their strategic approaches to growth within the industry. On May 14th, Chip Hornsby, executive chairman of Reece USA, will take the stage to discuss key trends shaping distribution including workforce challenges, talent development, and strategies to stay competitive in a rapidly changing market.
 
Reece brings decades of leadership experience navigating workforce shifts and leveraging technology to drive organizational growth. In this session, he will share his insights into how investing in internal talent, paired with the right technology strategy, creates long-term success.

Chip Hornsby
Executive Chairman, Reece USA

Hornsby, Claude “Chip,” is a seasoned executive with a distinguished career in distribution and industrial markets. As the former CEO of Ferguson Enterprises, Wolseley PLC, and MORSCO, he has led multi-billion-dollar organizations, driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and large-scale transformations. Hornsby has a proven track record in mergers and acquisitions, capital restructuring, and digital innovation, particularly in e-commerce solutions for professional contractors. He currently serves as executive chairman of Reece USA and holds multiple board positions in the distribution and manufacturing sectors.

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