In 2023, Deidra C. Merriwether earned $2.81M in total compensation at W.W. Grainger, including $693.84K salary and $2.00M in stock. Most recently sold 704 shares in Nov 2024. Currently holds stock worth $9.92M. 4+ years at the helm of W.W. Grainger.
Compensation History
Annual executive compensation data for Deidra C. Merriwether, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.
Year
2023
Total Compensation
$2.81M
Salary
$693.84K
Bonus
$0.00
Other
$110.88K
Salary
$693.84KBoard Justification
The compensation philosophy aligns with the company's performance and aims to attract and retain top talent while rewarding performance that drives shareholder value.
Bonus
$0.00Board Justification
No bonus was awarded for the year 2023.
Other Compensation
$110.88KBoard Justification
Other compensation includes contributions to retirement plans and other benefits.
Restricted Stock
Board Justification
The stock awards that vested in 2023 include performance share units (PSUs) and restricted stock units (RSUs) based on the performance metrics achieved during the year.
Performance Metrics
The performance metrics for the year included total company daily organic constant currency sales growth and adjusted return on invested capital (ROIC).
Deidra C. Merriwether
CEO of W.W. Grainger
Education
Not specified
Field of Expertise
Finance & Banking - Finance
Sector of Economy
Industrials
CEO of W.W. Grainger for
4 years 10 months (Jan 2021 - Present)
Previous Experience
Senior Vice President and President, North American Sales & Services.
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Holdings
Track Deidra C. Merriwether's stock holdings and portfolio value over time.
Total Stock Sold
$12.25M
$12.25M
14,975 GWW shares
What if they kept their stock?
If Deidra C. Merriwether didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra GWW14,975 shares worth $14.51M.
This is 18.4% and $2.26M more than what they got when they sold the stock.
Insider Trading
Deidra C. Merriwether's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.
$778.34K
GWW at $1.11K/share
Nov 1, 2024
Sale
3,062 shares
GWW
Apr 1, 2024
Received
$7.89M
GWW at $950.48/share
Feb 8, 2024
Sale
2,818 shares
GWW
Apr 1, 2023
Received
$3.08M
GWW at $665.24/share
Mar 15, 2023
Sale
$238.45K
GWW at $488.62/share
Apr 18, 2022
Sale
2,485 shares
GWW
Apr 1, 2022
Received
1,578 shares
GWW
Apr 1, 2021
Received
1,092 shares
GWW
Apr 1, 2020
Received
$180.53K
GWW at $307.03/share
Feb 19, 2020
Sale
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