Early Life and Education
Mitchell Jacobson was born in 1951. He received his Bachelor of Arts/Science degree from Brandeis University and a law degree from New York University.
Rise to Success
Jacobson's career began in 1976 when he started working for MSC Direct, an office and industrial equipment distributor founded by his father, Sidney Jacobson. He took over as CEO of the Melville, N.Y.-based firm in 1995. Under his leadership, the company expanded its product offerings and distribution network. He held the CEO position through 2005 and, since 2013, has been non-executive chairman. Today, Mitchell serves as chairman of MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc..
Key Business Strategies
Mitchell Jacobson's success is closely tied to his leadership at MSC Industrial Direct. Under Sidney Jacobson, the company transitioned to catalog sales to broaden its client base. Mitchell Jacobson then took over as CEO in 1995 and continued to expand MSC, which distributes a wide range of products.
Philanthropy
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