AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · DuPont (DD)

DuPont appoints D.G. Macpherson, Grainger CEO, to its Board of Directors

Neutral Impact 2 of 5 leadership Written later

DuPont de Nemours appointed D.G. Macpherson, chairman and CEO of W.W. Grainger, to its Board of Directors effective January 20, 2026. The board determined he is independent under NYSE and SEC rules, and he will receive the standard compensation for non-employee directors.

Key points

  • Appointed to the board effective immediately on January 20, 2026
  • Macpherson has been CEO of W.W. Grainger since 2016 and chairman since 2017
  • Previously served as Grainger's COO and at Boston Consulting Group before joining Grainger in 2008
  • Filing states no arrangement or related-party transactions requiring disclosure

The filing

CompanyDuPont (DD)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECJan 20, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
Accession number0001666700-26-000004

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

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