ISELIN, NJ, March 2, 2022 – Renae Leary was recognized with Grainger’s 2021 Partners in Performance Award, Executive Contact of the Year. Grainger, the leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair and operating products serving businesses and institutions, presents the award to a select group of suppliers and supplier executives for outstanding performance throughout the year.

Grainger's Partners in Performance Award honors supplier executives who achieve excellence in several categories including leadership, collaboration efforts, growth strategy and dedication to a shared goal of helping our customers.

“Though I have the privilege of receiving this award, it is reflective of teamwork in the most sincere sense of the word,” said Renae Leary, Chief Commercial Officer, Americas. “Grainger and Ansell hold a mutual commitment to protect workers around the world; it is only through our partnership – through coming together as one team, that we are able to deliver on this.”

Grainger supplier executives receive ratings throughout the year on their performance in each category. Out of Grainger's more than 4,000 suppliers, fewer than 1 percent are chosen to receive these awards.

“Grainger is proud to recognize Renae Leary among an elite group of supplier executives who add value for the customers and communities we are privileged to serve,” said Matt Fortin, Group Vice President, Merchandising and Supplier Management. “Partnership is key to our success, and thanks to outstanding performance by Renae, we are able to provide the supplies and solutions needed to support every industry.”

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