D.G. Macpherson joins DuPont (DD) board as new independent director

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

DuPont de Nemours, Inc. reported that its Board of Directors has appointed D.G. Macpherson to the Board, effective immediately as of January 20, 2026. The Board determined that he qualifies as an independent director under New York Stock Exchange standards, SEC rules, and the company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines.

Macpherson, age 58, is the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of W.W. Grainger, Inc., having served as CEO since 2016 and Chairman since 2017, following earlier senior operating roles at Grainger. His background also includes leadership at Boston Consulting Group and engineering experience in the U.S. Air Force, supported by degrees from Stanford University and Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management.

DuPont stated there is no special arrangement or understanding under which he was selected and no related-party transactions requiring disclosure. He will receive DuPont’s standard compensation for non-employee directors. A press release announcing his appointment is included as Exhibit 99.1.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 20, 2026

DuPont de Nemours, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

            

Delaware			001-38196			81-1224539
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(Commission file number)			(IRS Employer Identification No.)

974 Centre Road,

Building 730

Wilmington,

Delaware

19805

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

(302) 295-5783

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Not applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Title of each class						Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share						DD			New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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Section 5 - Corporate Governance and Management

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On January 20, 2026 DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed D.G. Macpherson to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

The Board of Directors determined that Mr. Macpherson is an “independent director” in accordance with the New York Stock Exchange listing standards, the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines.

Mr. Macpherson, 58, has served as Chief Executive Officer of W.W. Grainger, Inc., a leading broad-line distributor of MRO products and services with operations primarily in North America and Japan, since 2016, and as Chairman since 2017. Previously, he served as Grainger’s Chief Operating Officer, as well as Senior Vice President and Group President, Global Supply Chain and International. Prior to joining Grainger in 2008, Mr. Macpherson was a Partner and Managing Director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), a global management consulting firm. He began his career as a test engineer with the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Macpherson holds a bachelor’s degree from Stanford University and an MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management.

There is no arrangement or understanding between the Company and Mr. Macpherson or any other persons pursuant to which Mr. Macpherson was selected as a director of the Company. There are no transactions in which Mr. Macpherson has an interest requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. For his service on the Board of Directors, Mr. Macpherson will receive the Company’s standard compensation for non-employee directors.

A copy of the press release announcing Mr. Macpherson as a new director is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)    Exhibits.

Exhibit Number			Description
99.1			Press release issued by DuPont de Nemours, Inc. on January 20, 2026, announcing Mr. Macpherson as a new director.
104			The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

DUPONT DE NEMOURS, INC.

Registrant

Date:

January 20, 2026

By:

/s/ Erik T. Hoover

Name:

Erik T. Hoover

Title:

Senior Vice President and General Counsel

FAQ

What change did DuPont (DD) disclose in this Form 8-K?

DuPont disclosed that its Board of Directors appointed D.G. Macpherson as a director, effective immediately on January 20, 2026.

Is D.G. Macpherson considered an independent director at DuPont (DD)?

Yes. The Board determined that D.G. Macpherson is an independent director under New York Stock Exchange listing standards, SEC rules, and DuPont’s Corporate Governance Guidelines.

What is D.G. Macpherson’s current primary role outside DuPont (DD)?

D.G. Macpherson serves as Chief Executive Officer of W.W. Grainger, Inc., a broad-line distributor of MRO products and services, and has been its Chairman since 2017.

Does DuPont (DD) report any related-party transactions with D.G. Macpherson?

No. DuPont states there are no transactions involving D.G. Macpherson that require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

How will D.G. Macpherson be compensated for serving on DuPont’s Board?

For his Board service, D.G. Macpherson will receive DuPont’s standard compensation for non-employee directors.

What exhibit accompanies DuPont’s 8-K about the new director?

The filing includes Exhibit 99.1, which is a press release issued by DuPont on January 20, 2026 announcing D.G. Macpherson as a new director.