3/13/2012 2:41:00 PM
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Acklands-Grainger President Sean O’Brien to Resign

Sean O'Brien
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Sean O’Brien

 Grainger announced that Acklands-Grainger President Sean O’Brien will resign from the company effective March 23, 2012. 

O’Brien joined Acklands-Grainger as sales VP in November 2007, taking on additional responsibilities for E-Business and Marketing in early 2009.  He was named president in September 2009. 

Newly-appointed Grainger International President Mike Pulick will serve as interim president of Grainger’s Canadian division.  Pulick has held leadership positions with Grainger for more than 12 years, including leading Grainger’s U.S. business from 2008-2011. 

“We respect Sean’s decision to pursue opportunities outside the company and wish him well in his future endeavors,” Pulick stated.

Acklands-Grainger is Canada’s largest distributor of industrial, safety, and fastener products, with 2011 sales of $993 million (C$982 million), 172 branches, 6 distribution centers, and 2,600 team members. Web: grainger.com  ©2012 GlobalFastenerNews.com

Grainger announced that Acklands-Grainger President Sean O’Brien will resign from the company effective March 23, 2012. 
 

O’Brien joined Acklands-Grainger as sales VP in November 2007, taking on additional responsibilities for E-Business and Marketing in early 2009.  He was named president in September 2009. 
 

Newly-appointed Grainger International President Mike Pulick will serve as interim president of Grainger’s Canadian division. Pulick has held leadership positions with Grainger for more than 12 years, including leading Grainger’s U.S. business from 2008-2011.
 

“We respect Sean’s decision to pursue opportunities outside the company and wish him well in his future endeavors,” Pulick stated.
 

Acklands-Grainger is Canada’s largest distributor of industrial, safety, and fastener products, with 2011 sales of $993 million (C$982 million), 172 branches, 6 distribution centers, and 2,600 team members. Web: grainger.com  ©2012 GlobalFastenerNews.com

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