W. W. Grainger

Current directors and officers who also hold a role at another S&P 500 company.

• Beatriz R. PerezKO · Officer
• Cindy J. MillerFDXF · Director
• Deidra C. MerriwetherWY · Director
• Donald G. MacphersonDD · Director
• Ernest Scott SantiITW · Chair
• Paige K. RobbinsCHRW · Director
• Rodney C. AdkinsUPS · Director
• Steven Andrew WhiteHRL · Director

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Every 8-K with Item 5.02 (departure, election or appointment of directors and officers). The text is the first paragraph of the item.

1. Aug 3, 2026

   On July 31, 2026, Deidra C. Merriwether, the current Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of W.W. Grainger, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Board of Directors (“Board”) of the Company that she has made the personal decision to resign as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company to pursue another opportunity, effective September 4, 2026. Ms. Merriwether’s resignation is not due to any disagreement with respect to the Company’s operations, financial statements, internal controls, policies or practices, or the Company’s independent auditors. On July 31, 2026, the Board appointed Laurie R. Thomson to serve as interim Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) of the Company, effective September 5, 2026, and she will continue to serve as Vice President, Controller of the Company. The Company will begin a search process for the next CFO immediately. Ms.

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2. Aug 26, 2024

   On August 26, 2024, W.W. Grainger, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Matthew E. Fortin, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of the Company, is no longer with the Company effective August 23, 2024.

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3. Dec 13, 2023

   On December 13, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of W.W. Grainger, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Christopher Klein as a director to the Board, effective immediately. The Board also appointed Mr. Klein to serve as a member of the Board Affairs and Nominating Committee and the Audit Committee. With the appointment of Mr. Klein, the size of the Board was increased to 13 directors. A copy of the Company’s press release announcing Mr. Klein’s appointment is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein. The appointment of Mr. Klein was not pursuant to any arrangement or understanding between him and any other person. There have been no transactions since the beginning of the Company’s last fiscal year, and there are no currently proposed transactions, in which the Company was or is to be a participant and in which Mr.

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4. Jul 26, 2023

   On July 26, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of W.W. Grainger, Inc. (the “Company”), appointed George S. Davis as a director to the Board, effective immediately. The Board also appointed Mr. Davis to serve as a member of the Board Affairs and Nominating Committee and the Audit Committee. With the appointment of Mr. Davis, the size of the Board was increased to 12 directors. A copy of the Company’s press release announcing Mr. Davis’ appointment is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein. The appointment of Mr. Davis was not pursuant to any arrangement or understanding between him and any other person. There have been no transactions since the beginning of the Company’s last fiscal year, and there are no currently proposed transactions, in which the Company was or is to be a participant and in which Mr.

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5. Jul 10, 2023

   On July 10, 2023, as a result of her ongoing health issues, Ms. Kathleen S. Carroll was named Strategic Advisor to the Chairman & CEO of W.W. Grainger, Inc. (the “Company”). Prior to July 10, 2023, Ms. Carroll served as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of the Company. Ms. Carroll will engage in her new role upon her return from a health-related leave of absence.

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6. Feb 15, 2023

   On February 15, 2023, W.W. Grainger, Inc. (the “ Company ”) issued a press release announcing the Board of Director's nominees to stand for election as directors of the Company at its annual meeting of shareholders on April 26, 2023. As further described in the press release, Michael J. Roberts, who has served as a director of the Company for 17 years, will not stand for re-election in accordance with the Company’s Criteria for Membership on the Board of Directors, which provide that an outside director generally will not be nominated after the age of 72, and not as the result of any disagreement with the Company. Mr. Roberts’ term as a director will end at the conclusion of the annual meeting of shareholders.

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7. Dec 15, 2022

   On December 14, 2022, John L. Howard, Senior Vice President and General Counsel of W.W. Grainger, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company of his intention to retire. In addition, on December 15, 2022, the Company announced that Nancy L. Berardinelli-Krantz, age 45, will join the Company from Eaton Corporation, where she is Senior Vice President and Deputy Chief Legal Officer. Prior to Eaton, Nancy served in senior leadership positions at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and worked for the international law firm of Jones Day. She is also a veteran of the United States Army, Judge Advocate General’s Corps, where she served as a trial attorney in Fort Hood, Texas, and for the Contract Appeals Division in Washington, D.C. She also served as a trial defense counsel in Baghdad, Iraq. Mr. Howard will step down as the Company’s General Counsel effective as of Ms.

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8. Feb 16, 2022

   On February 16, 2022, Brian P. Anderson, a member of the Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) of W.W. Grainger, Inc. (the “ Company ”), notified the Board that he would not stand for re-election as a member of the Board for the 2022-2023 period. Mr. Anderson’s term as a director will end at the conclusion of the annual meeting of shareholders of the Company on April 27, 2022. Mr. Anderson’s decision was not the result of any disagreement with the Company. A copy of the Company’s press release announcing the matters described herein is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

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9. Apr 19, 2021

   On April 19, 2021, Eric R. Tapia, Vice President, Controller and principal accounting officer of W.W. Grainger, Inc. (the “ Company ”), resigned effective on April 30, 2021 to pursue a new opportunity. Mr. Tapia’s resignation is unrelated to any disagreement with the Company or its independent auditors. Effective on April 30, 2021, Laurie R. Thomson will become the Company’s new Vice President, Controller and principal accounting officer. Ms. Thomson, age 47, has served as Vice President, Internal Audit and Finance Continuous Improvement of the Company since November 2019. Previously, she served as Vice President, Internal Audit of the Company from October 2016 to November 2019, Senior Director, Finance from June 2011 to September 2016, and Director, Internal Audit from February 2008 to June 2011. Ms.

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10. Jan 12, 2021

    On January 12, 2021 (the “Effective Date”), W.W. Grainger, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that it has appointed Deidra C. Merriwether as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective immediately. Ms. Merriwether will succeed Robert F. O’Keef, Jr., whom had served as the Company’s Interim Chief Financial Officer and will continue serving as the Company’s Vice President and Treasurer. Mr. O’Keef’s transition is not the result of any disagreement with respect to the Company’s operations, policies or practices or the Company’s independent auditors. Since January 2020, Ms. Merriwether, age 51, served as Senior Vice President and President, North American Sales & Services of the Company. Previously, Ms. Merriwether served at the Company as Senior Vice President, U.S.

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11. Dec 3, 2020

    On December 3, 2020, W.W. Grainger, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Thomas B. Okray has decided to step down as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company effective December 31, 2020 to pursue another opportunity at a publicly traded company. Mr. Okray’s resignation is not due to any disagreement with respect to the Company’s operations, policies or practices, or the Company’s independent auditors. In addition, on December 3, 2020, the Company announced that Robert F. O’Keef, Jr., the Company’s Vice President and Treasurer, will assume additional responsibilities as interim Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2021, until such time as a permanent replacement has been identified. Mr. O’Keef, 51, has served in his current role with the Company since November 2018. In this capacity, Mr.

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12. Oct 28, 2020

    On October 27, 2020, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of W.W. Grainger, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Steven A. White as a director, effective immediately. The Board also appointed Mr. White to its Board Affairs and Nominating Committee and Compensation Committee. With the appointment of Mr. White, the size of the Board was increased to 12 directors. A copy of the Company’s press release announcing Mr. White’s appointment is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein. The appointment of Mr. White was not pursuant to any arrangement or understanding between him and any other person. There have been no transactions since the beginning of the Company’s last fiscal year, and there are no currently proposed transactions, in which the Company was or is to be a participant and in which Mr.

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13. Feb 19, 2020

    On February 19, 2020, James D. Slavik, a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of W.W. Grainger, Inc. (the “ Company ”), notified the Board that he would not stand for re-election as a member of the Board for the 2020-2021 period. Mr. Slavik’s term as a director will end at the conclusion of the annual meeting of shareholders of the Company on April 29, 2020. Mr. Slavik's decision was not the result of any disagreement with the Company. A copy of the Company’s press release announcing the matters described herein is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

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14. Apr 2, 2018

    On April 2, 2018, W.W. Grainger, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that, effective May 2, 2018, Thomas B. Okray will become the Company’s new Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and principal financial officer, succeeding Ronald L. Jadin, who will retire from the Company effective May 2, 2018. To execute a smooth transition of the Chief Financial Officer role, Mr. Okray will become an employee of the Company effective April 16, 2018. Previously, Mr. Okray, age 55, had served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Advance Auto Parts, Inc., an auto parts sourcing and distribution company in North America, since October 2016. From January 2016 to September 2016, he served as Vice President Finance, Global Customer Fulfillment of Amazon.com, Inc.

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15. Dec 13, 2017

    On December 12, 2017, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of W.W. Grainger, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Lucas E. Watson as a director, effective immediately. The Board also appointed Mr. Watson to its Board Affairs and Nominating Committee, and Audit Committee. With the appointment of Mr. Watson, the size of the Board was increased to 11 directors. A copy of the Company’s press release announcing Mr. Watson’s appointment is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein. The appointment of Mr. Watson was not pursuant to any arrangement or understanding between him and any other person. There have been no transactions since the beginning of the Company’s last fiscal year, and there are no currently proposed transactions in which the Company was or is to be a participant and in which Mr.

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