Distribution Solutions Group Inc. announced Monday that Barry Litwin has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of its TestEquity division, effective July 14.
Litwin served as CEO of Global Industrial Co. from 2019 to 2024. Under his leadership, industrial and MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations) distributor underwent a significant digital transformation and expanded its multi-channel distribution capabilities. Prior to Global Industrial, Litwin held senior roles at Systemax and Office Depot.
He succeeds Russ Frazee, who has led TestEquity since 2022. Frazee will remain with the company in an advisory capacity during the leadership transition.
“Barry is a seasoned leader with deep experience in multi-channel distribution and driving organizational growth,” said J. Bryan King, Chairman and CEO of Distribution Solutions Group, in a company press release. “We are thrilled to have him join the team to accelerate TestEquity’s growth and digital transformation.”
In a statement, Litwin said he sees a significant opportunity for TestEquity to expand its leadership position. “TestEquity has a strong foundation, with broad service offerings and a deep customer base across key industries. I’m excited to focus on advancing our digital capabilities, expanding managed services, and enhancing the overall customer experience.”
TestEquity, headquartered in Fort Worth, is a core business unit of DSG. It is a leading distributor of test and measurement equipment and electronic production supplies, serving sectors such as aerospace, defense, automotive, and advanced manufacturing.
