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Paul Mason

Longtime Greensboro Corporate Communications Executive

Based in Greensboro, North Carolina, Paul Mason has a successful record of building brands and driving organization growth strategies, having worked for six Fortune 500 companies over the past twenty-plus years. In his current position as Corporate Communications Director for MSC Industrial Supply Co., a leading industrial supply company based in North Carolina, Paul Mason has led the development and execution of communications supporting the company’s strategic transformation and new go-to-market strategy and business model. He’s also led a major re-branding of the organization aligned with the company’s purpose and values. In addition to leading communications at MSC, Mr. Mason has held corporate brand, public relations and internal communications roles with VF Corporation, Jefferson-Pilot Corp., Duke Energy and Wachovia Corp., all based in North Carolina. As Director of Corporate Communications for VF Corporation in Greensboro from 2006 to 2011, Mr. Mason guided strategic communications for the $8 billion company with nearly 50,000 employees spanning 150 countries. VF is the parent company to leading apparel and footwear brands, including Wrangler, Lee, The North Face, Vans and many others.

Oak Ridge, NC, US


Work Experience

Feb 1, 2015 - Present

Director, Corporate Communications
MSC Industrial Supply Co.  

Feb 1, 2012 - Mar 1, 2014

Global Communications Director
TE Connectivity  

Jan 1, 2011 - Jan 1, 2012

Executive Director, Global Media Relations
Johnson Controls  


Education

May 1, 1993 - May 1, 1995

MBA
University of Maryland 
Business Administration 

Sep 1, 1981 - May 1, 1986

BA
Central Michigan University
Journalism