MRO distributor MSC Industrial Supply Co. (NYSE: MSM), Melville, New York, has appointed Faisal Hussain as vice president, e-commerce.

Hussain joins MSC from Ingram Micro, a $50 billion, global supply chain organization of information technology products, where he served as executive director of global product management and UX.

“Although MSC has always been at the forefront of B2B e-commerce with a highly rated website, we recognize that we must continue to transform to deliver a world-class digital experience for our customers,” said Steve Baruch, EVP and chief strategy and marketing officer for MSC. “Faisal is a savvy business and technology leader adept at meeting the expectations of a diverse customer base by consistently delivering an end-to-end seamless experience. We are pleased to bring his insights and expertise to MSC in support of our customers and suppliers.”

“I am excited to join MSC, which has a rich, successful history of serving customers at the highest levels,” Hussain said. “I am looking forward to helping deliver manufacturing customers a nimble digital experience to conduct business and interact with us when and how they want, beyond what they experience as consumers today. We have a compelling opportunity to shape the future of B2B commerce.”