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Eric Hoplin

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Chief Executive Officer at National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors
📍 McLean, Virginia, United States

Eric Hoplin is the President and CEO of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW), representing an $8.2 trillion industry. A seasoned executive with experience at Wells Fargo and Booz Allen Hamilton and an MIA from Columbia University, he focuses on integrating AI and modernizing the supply chain. People who have worked with him describe him as energetic, focused, and committed.

Outside of work, Eric is deeply engaged in charitable leadership, serving on the boards for the Trust for the National Mall and the Reagan Ranch. A Minnesota native and father to three boys, his hobbies include golfing, opera, and musicals. He lives with his wife, Nicole, and their sons near Washington, D.C.

A former two-time Minnesota state champion singer in high school, he maintains a lifelong passion for opera and musical theater.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
McLean, Virginia, United States
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Priorities

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Supply Chain Modernization
He focuses on driving long-term success for the distribution industry through innovation, including the adoption of AI, analytics, and automation to enhance resilience and efficiency.
Philanthropic Leadership
He is a prolific fundraiser and serves on multiple charitable boards, including the Trust for the National Mall, Reagan Ranch, and So Others Might Eat (SOME).
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Career

Work history

10-2020
Chief Executive Officer
National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors
2-2018 - 10-2020
Head of External Relations
Wells Fargo
1-2014 - 1-2018
Executive Director
Financial Services Roundtable (now Bank Policy Institute)
3-2013 - 12-2013
Vice President for Communications & Organizational Strategy
Financial Services Roundtable (now Bank Policy Institute)
7-2009 - 3-2013
Lead Associate
Booz Allen Hamilton
In the press

Media appearances

Distributors Deliver Podcast: Eric Hoplin Sits Down with Joe Tracy, CEO, Dot Family Holdings. Featured in National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors
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Education
2007 - 2009
Master of International Affairs
Columbia | SIPA
2012 - 2012
Certificate
Georgetown University McDonough School of Business
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