GRAINGER NAMES MELANIE TINTO AS CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

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Grainger (NYSE: GWW), the leading MRO products distributor, has appointed Melanie Tinto as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective April 28, 2025. Tinto joins from WEX, where she served as CHRO and transformed the HR function into a strategic business partner. With 30 years of HR experience, she previously held leadership positions at Medtronic, Hewlett-Packard, Walmart, and Bank of America.

In her new role, Tinto will oversee HR strategy and operations, including talent management, succession planning, compensation, and benefits. She will relocate from Maine to Chicago later in 2025. Grainger, which reported $17.2 billion in revenue for 2024, serves over 4.5 million customers worldwide through its High-Touch Solutions and Endless Assortment business segments.

CHICAGO, May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), the leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, today announced the appointment of Melanie Tinto as Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective April 28. With this appointment, she will join the Grainger Leadership Team and oversee HR strategy and operations, including talent management, succession planning, compensation, organizational performance and benefits.

"As we continue to grow and evolve, it is essential that our most valuable asset—our team members—are supported, engaged, and motivated by strong leadership and a commitment to our principles," said D.G. Macpherson, Chairman and CEO. "Melanie's appointment underscores our commitment to having a culture where every team member has the opportunity to learn, develop and achieve success."

Melanie joins Grainger from WEX, a financial technology solutions provider, where she served as CHRO. During her tenure, Melanie helped transform WEX's HR function into a strategic business partner, focusing on developing high-performing teams and integrating technology to improve operations. Prior to joining WEX, Melanie served as Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition and Chief Learning Officer at Medtronic, and previously held leadership roles at Hewlett-Packard, Walmart and Bank of America.

Throughout her 30 years in the HR field, Melanie has demonstrated an innate ability to align people strategies with business objectives. Outside of work, Melanie enjoys spending time with her family and is active in her community. She will relocate to the Chicago area from Maine later this year.

About Grainger
W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment, Zoro.com offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and MonotaRO.com offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.

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FAQ

Who is Melanie Tinto and what is her new role at Grainger (GWW)?

Melanie Tinto is the newly appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Grainger, effective April 28, 2025. She will oversee HR strategy and operations, including talent management, succession planning, compensation, and benefits.

What was Melanie Tinto's previous experience before joining Grainger (GWW)?

Before joining Grainger, Tinto served as CHRO at WEX and previously held leadership roles at Medtronic as VP of Global Talent Acquisition and Chief Learning Officer, as well as positions at Hewlett-Packard, Walmart, and Bank of America, accumulating 30 years of HR experience.

What is Grainger's (GWW) current market presence and revenue?

Grainger is a leading MRO products distributor with operations in North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom, serving over 4.5 million customers worldwide. The company reported revenue of $17.2 billion in 2024.

What are Grainger's (GWW) main business segments?

Grainger operates through two business models: the High-Touch Solutions segment, offering about 2 million MRO products and services, and the Endless Assortment segment through Zoro.com and MonotaRO.com, offering 14 million and 24 million products respectively.