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Grainger Adds Chief Technology Officer

W.W. Grainger Inc. has appointed Jonny LeRoy chief technology officer (CTO).

LeRoy joins Grainger from ThoughtWorks, where he worked for more than 15 years overseeing technology for the company’s North American operations.

“Jonny is an industry leader who sees technology as a fundamentally creative act, and believes in the value of bringing together a range of skills and people to solve problems,” said Paige Robbins, Grainger senior vice president and chief technology, marketing, strategy, and merchandising officer. “Technology powers our strategy, and Jonny’s leadership will support and advance our goals of combining our more than 90 years of experience with our digital expertise to offer customers the best products, solutions and services today, and anticipate their needs in the future.  This is a significant step in our digital evolution, as Grainger defines the future of technology and distribution for our customers and partners.”

About Grainger
W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a broad-line supplier of maintenance, repair, and operating products serving businesses and institutions in North America. It has an expanding presence in Asia, Europe, and Latin America. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.