Grainger confirms new CEO 18 October 2016

The Grainger board nominated Donald G Macpherson, currently chief operating officer, to replace Jim Ryan as chief executive officer from 1st October. Jim Ryan will continue as chairman. 

The announcement confirms the next step in a planned succession, which should mean Macpherson taking on the chairmanship when Ryan retires. Macpherson became chief operating officer in 2015, joining from Boston Consulting Group. Ryan became CEO in 2008 and so far has 36 years service with Grainger.

 

 

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