Grainger names Dean Johnson president of Acklands-Grainger
Grainger (NYSE: GWW) announced it has named Dean Johnson as president of its Canadian business, Acklands-Grainger. Johnson assumes this role from Eric Nowlin who elected to return to California with his family at the end of his expat assignment.
“We thank Eric for his leadership and years of service to Grainger, and we wish him well,” said Court Carruthers, senior vice president and group president, Americas. “We are excited to welcome Dean to Grainger. He is an exceptional leader with a proven track record of success. He has significant experience managing large organizations throughout Canada, and a strong focus on customer service and employee engagement.”