Leadership & Pay ·
W.W. Grainger, Inc. announced that Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Deidra C. Merriwether resigned…
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W.W. Grainger, Inc. announced that Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Deidra C. Merriwether resigned effective September 4, 2026, to pursue another opportunity. The Board appointed Laurie R. Thomson as interim CFO effective September 5, 2026, while she continues serving as Vice President, Controller. Thomson’s base salary increased from $455,271 to $500,000, and she received a one-time restricted stock unit award valued at approximately $750,000 on October 1, 2026, vesting in three equal installments over the following three years. The company initiated an immediate search for a permanent CFO. W.W. Grainger operates as a distributor of maintenance, repair, and operating supplies.