W.W. Grainger names 12 incumbent directors to ensure governance continuity and strategic execution

Chicago move signals governance continuity at Grainger

Board line-up reinforces strategic execution

CHICAGO, Feb 18 (Reuters) — W.W. Grainger’s Board of Directors selects a slate of 12 incumbent nominees for the 2026–2027 term as the company emphasizes continuity in governance while advancing strategic priorities. The nominees — Rodney C. Adkins; George S. Davis; Katherine D. Jaspon; Christopher J. Klein; D.G. Macpherson; Cindy J. Miller; Neil S. Novich; Beatriz R. Perez; E. Scott Santi; Susan A. Slavik Williams; Lucas E. Watson; and Steven A. White — will stand for election at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

Grainger frames the reappointment as a move to sustain momentum on digital, supply‑chain and customer‑facing initiatives that underpin its maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) distribution business. Chief Executive and Chairman D.G. Macpherson says the board “consists of a broad group of esteemed leaders who bring a range of perspectives and unified commitment to creating sustainable, long‑term value for our stakeholders,” adding the directors “champion our culture and steward our purpose to ensure We Keep The World Working®.”

The company positions the board as the steward charged with overseeing execution across North America and Japan, where Grainger leverages digital platforms, logistics capabilities and a purpose‑driven workforce to support customer uptime and productivity. The announcement, released via PR Newswire, underscores management’s intent to pair steady governance with operational investments as Grainger pursues growth, efficiency and responsible corporate practices in 2026 and beyond.

Operational and financial context

Grainger describes itself as a leading broad‑line distributor serving more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with MRO products and value‑added solutions. The company reports 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion and cites fourth‑quarter 2025 sales of $4.4 billion, figures it uses to frame the board’s role in guiding continued investment in technology and supply‑chain resilience.

Shareholder vote and disclosure

The named directors will be presented for election at the company’s 2026 annual meeting, and Grainger directs investors and stakeholders to www.grainger.com for further details. The company also notes a quarterly cash dividend of $2.26 per share in recent disclosures as part of its broader approach to balancing shareholder returns with operational priorities.