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ABC Supply announced that chief information officer Tony Vaden will retire effective Jan. 1, 2027, after 13 years of leadership with the company. Larry Sullivan, currently IT vice president of software, data and digital transformation at the company, will succeed Vaden as CIO.
Since joining ABC Supply in 2013, Vaden has played a pivotal role in modernizing the company’s technology infrastructure, expanding data and analytics capabilities and growing the IT organization into a strategic partner across the business. His leadership helped advance the company’s digital capabilities while building a strong team focused on supporting associates, customers and long-term growth.
“Tony has made a tremendous impact on ABC Supply, not only through the expanded capabilities he helped build but also through the relationships and culture he fostered within our organization,” says Mike Jost, president and chief operating officer. “He leaves us well positioned for the future, and we are grateful for his leadership.”
Larry Sullivan joined ABC Supply in 2017 and has led several key initiatives across artificial intelligence, data and analytics, digital transformation and technology strategy. Through this work, he has helped strengthen the company’s ability to support associates and customers in an increasingly dynamic business environment.
“I am honored by the opportunity to serve as CIO and build on the strong foundation Tony and our IT team have established,” says Sullivan. “Technology continues to play an important role in how we support our associates, customers and suppliers, and I look forward to helping advance that mission.”
The transition reflects ABC Supply’s ongoing commitment to developing leaders from within and ensuring continuity across the organization. Vaden and Sullivan will work closely together through the remainder of the year to support a seamless transition and continued success.
