Thirteen Directors Slated For Grainger's Board To Be Voted On At The Company's Annual Meeting On April 28, 2021

Rhea-AI Summary

W.W. Grainger has announced a slate of 13 nominees for its Board of Directors for the 2021-2022 term, including 12 current members and one new nominee, Katherine D. Jaspon. Ms. Jaspon has significant experience as the CFO of Dunkin' & Baskin Robbins at Inspire Brands, which generates about $12 billion in annual sales. Grainger reported $11.8 billion in sales for 2020 and is a leading supplier of maintenance, repair, and operating products in North America, Japan, and Europe. Shareholders will vote on the nominees at the annual meeting scheduled for April 28, 2021.

Positive

• Inclusion of Katherine D. Jaspon as a new nominee, bringing valuable financial experience.
• Grainger's strong sales performance with reported $11.8 billion in 2020.

Negative

• None.

CHICAGO, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- W.W. Grainger, Inc., (NYSE: GWW) today announced that the Board of Directors has selected a slate of nominees to serve for the 2021-2022 period.  The 13 candidates, 12 current Board members and one new nominee, to be voted on at the 2021 annual meeting of shareholders are:

Current Director Nominees
Rodney C. Adkins
Brian P. Anderson
V. Ann Hailey
Stuart L. Levenick
D.G. Macpherson
Neil S. Novich
Beatriz R. Perez
Michael J. Roberts
E. Scott Santi
Susan Slavik Williams
Lucas E. Watson
Steven A. White

New Nominee
Katherine D. Jaspon

Ms. Jaspon, the Board's new nominee, has served for the last three years as Chief Financial Officer of Dunkin' & Baskin Robbins at Inspire Brands, Inc., formerly known as Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc., a global company with approximately 20,000 restaurants in 65 countries generating approximately $12 billion in annual sales. 

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.

 

View original content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/thirteen-directors-slated-for-graingers-board-to-be-voted-on-at-the-companys-annual-meeting-on-april-28-2021-301230420.html

SOURCE W.W. Grainger, Inc.

FAQ

Who are the nominees for W.W. Grainger's Board of Directors for 2021-2022?

The nominees include 12 current Board members and Katherine D. Jaspon as the new nominee.

What is Katherine D. Jaspon's background?

Katherine D. Jaspon served as Chief Financial Officer of Dunkin' & Baskin Robbins at Inspire Brands, Inc.

When will W.W. Grainger's annual shareholder meeting take place?

The annual shareholder meeting is scheduled for April 28, 2021.

What were W.W. Grainger's sales in 2020?

W.W. Grainger reported sales of $11.8 billion in 2020.

How many directors are being nominated for W.W. Grainger's Board?

A total of 13 directors are being nominated for W.W. Grainger's Board.