CHICAGO, Oct. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE:
GWW), the leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair and
operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, today
announced that three of its board members and a corporate officer
are recognized in Savoy Magazine's "2021 Most
Influential Black Corporate Directors." Grainger proudly recognizes
its board members Rodney Adkins,
Brian Anderson and Steven White, as well as Grainger Senior Vice
President & Chief Financial Officer Deidra (Dee) Merriwether who serves on the board
of Weyerhaeuser.
Savoy is a leading business magazine reporting on
African American success and achievement, and the Most Influential
Black Corporate Directory is a prestigious listing of executives,
influencers, and achievers active on the boards of the world's
leading corporations and organizations.
"We strongly believe that having diverse perspectives
strengthens and advances Grainger. Having a board and
leadership team that reflects our team members, customers and
communities helps ensure an inclusive environment," said Grainger
Chairman & CEO DG Macpherson. "We are honored to have Rodney,
Brian and Steven as our board members and Deidra as our CFO, all
supporting our purpose to keep the world
working."
The full "2021 Most Influential Black Corporate
Directors" listing is available online at
www.savoynetwork.com.
To learn more about our board of directors, visit:
www.invest.grainger.com. For career opportunities with Grainger,
visit: www.graingercareers.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 the United Kingdom.
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