Grainger Announces Julie Myerholtz as Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer

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Grainger (NYSE: GWW) announced the appointment of Julie Myerholtz as Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Myerholtz, with over 20 years of experience in information security and enterprise risk management, will lead Grainger's cybersecurity strategy and collaborate on information security matters company-wide. Her previous role was CISO at First Solar. Grainger, a leading supplier of MRO products, reported sales of $11.8 billion in 2020 and continues to invest in digital capabilities to enhance customer service.

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• Appointment of Julie Myerholtz as CISO enhances cybersecurity measures.
• Myerholtz brings over 20 years of experience in information security.
• Grainger continues to invest in digital capabilities to better serve customers.

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CHICAGO, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), the leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, today announced that Julie Myerholtz joined the company as Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). In this role, she is responsible for the company's cybersecurity vision and strategy, and collaborating with customers, suppliers, Grainger leadership and the board of directors on information security-related matters.

"We are thrilled to welcome Julie to the company as her role is critical to serving customers, helping ensure our systems are secure, and protecting our customer, company and team member data," said Jonny LeRoy, Chief Technology Officer, Grainger. "I am confident that she will serve as a trusted advisor, as we continue to transform and provide digital solutions to help our customers solve their problems."

Myerholtz has more than 20 years of experience in enterprise risk management, information security, data privacy, and IT operations and governance. She most recently served as CISO at First Solar, a solar panel manufacturing company. Prior to that, she spent eight years at PricewaterhouseCoopers where she led information technology audits, business process audits and consulting engagements for a portfolio of manufacturing, utility/energy and technology clients.

Myerholtz reports to LeRoy and will be based in Grainger's Chicago-area headquarters office.

Grainger is the 11^th largest e-retailer in North America, according to the 2020 Digital Commerce 360 U.S. Top 1000. The company continues to invest and grow its industry-leading digital capabilities to better serve customers.

For more information on careers at Grainger, visit https://jobs.grainger.com.

About Grainger
W.W. Grainger, Inc., with 2020 sales of $11.8 billion, is North America's leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products, with operations primarily in North America, Japan and Europe.

 

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FAQ

Who is the new Chief Information Security Officer at Grainger?

Julie Myerholtz has been appointed as the new Chief Information Security Officer at Grainger.

What experience does Julie Myerholtz have?

Julie Myerholtz has over 20 years of experience in enterprise risk management and information security.

What was Grainger's sales figure in 2020?

Grainger reported sales of $11.8 billion in 2020.

What are Grainger's plans regarding cybersecurity?

Grainger aims to enhance its cybersecurity measures under the leadership of Julie Myerholtz.