W.W. Grainger Re-nominates 12 Directors to Ensure Governance Continuity for Digital, Supply‑Chain Strategy

Grainger secures board continuity to steer strategic priorities

W.W. Grainger selects a slate of 12 incumbent directors for the 2026–2027 term, signaling governance continuity as the distributor focuses on executing digital, supply‑chain and customer‑service initiatives. The company files the nominations ahead of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, with each director standing for election as part of a management‑backed slate. D.G. Macpherson serves as chairman and chief executive and leads the board during a period of strategic emphasis on uptime and productivity for maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) customers.

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,” and adds the directors “champion our culture and steward our purpose to ensure We Keep The World Working®.” The statement frames the nominations as part of an effort to provide steady oversight as Grainger pushes further into digital platforms and value‑added services that support customers’ operations across industrial and commercial markets.

The company positions the reconstituted board to oversee execution of initiatives across its primary markets in North America and Japan, where Grainger leverages its inventory, logistics and technology to minimise customer downtime. Management stresses that stable governance is central to embedding responsible corporate practices and advancing long‑term operational improvements while sustaining service levels for more than 4.6 million customers.

Nominees and shareholder logistics

Grainger names the 12 nominees as 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. The slate will be voted on at the 2026 Annual Meeting, with detailed proxy and voting information available through the company’s filings and corporate website. The announcement is datelined Chicago and distributed via PR Newswire.

Company profile and recent performance

W.W. Grainger describes itself as a leading broad‑line MRO distributor serving industrial, commercial and institutional customers with products and services delivered through technology and field expertise. The company reports 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion and fourth‑quarter 2025 sales of $4.4 billion, and states a quarterly cash dividend of $2.26 per share as part of its capital‑allocation practice. For further information, the release directs readers to www.grainger.com.