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Get GWW alertsD.G. Macpherson is recorded as Chairman and CEO at W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW). The newest filing on record that lists D.G. Macpherson as CEO at W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) is dated March 10, 2026. The proxy statement of W.W. Grainger, Inc. reports total compensation of $7,475,378 for D.G. Macpherson in fiscal 2020, including a base salary of $969,091. Disclosed compensation is on record for 3 fiscal years. D.G. Macpherson has spoken on 13 earnings calls and 1 other investor event across 1 company, most recently for W.W. Grainger, Inc. on November 4, 2026. W.W. Grainger, Inc. is classified in the Industrial Distribution industry within the Industrials sector. Other leadership on record at W.W. Grainger, Inc. includes Laurie R. Thomson (CFO and Chief Accounting Officer), Robert F. O'Keef, Jr. (CFO), Jonny LeRoy (CTO) and 5 others.
“In the third quarter, the Grainger team continued to execute at a high level with a clear focus on delivering the products and solutions our customers need. This led to strong growth and profitability in both the high-touch solutions and endless assortment segments.”
“I'm D.J. McPherson, Granger's Chairman and CEO. Welcome to our annual shareables meeting, and thank you for joining us today. Before we begin, I'd like to go over today's agenda.”
“As headlined in the release, our third quarter results were fueled by consistently strong execution from our team. Despite the continued external uncertainty, our customers remained focused on improving their operations through increased efficiency and productivity.”
“As we remain grounded in the Grainger Edge, we are focused on starting with the customer and staying focused on what matters most. I've seen this play out in several ways throughout the quarter.”
“Today, I'll provide an overview of our third quarter performance and then pass it to Dee to walk through our results in detail. As I typically do, I'd like to start today's call with some reflections on how our Grainger Edge framework continues to drive our success.”
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Last confirmed March 10, 2026
Industrial Distribution · Industrials
Chairman, CEO
Compensation components disclosed in company proxy statements. Amounts are nominal USD; total is the company-reported figure.
| Fiscal year | Company | Role | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) | Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer | $969,091 | $7,475,378 |
| 2019 | W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) | Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer | $1,053,175 | $7,665,127 |
| 2018 | W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) | Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer | $1,030,000 | $10,455,844 |
