MRO supplies distributor Grainger appointed Melanie Tinto to Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer, effective, April 28.

Tinto will join Grainger’s Leadership Team and oversee HR strategy and operations, including talent management, succession planning, compensation, organizational performance and benefits.

MDM Case Study: Ferguson (Premium access here) 

Tinto joins Grainger from WEX, where she served as CHRO, enhancing team development and operational efficiency through technology. Before WEX, she was VP of Global Talent Acquisition and Chief Learning Officer at Medtronic. Tinto holds additional leadership experience from Hewlett-Packard, Walmart and Bank of America.

“As we continue to grow and evolve, it is essential that our most valuable asset — our team members — are supported, engaged, and motivated by strong leadership and a commitment to our principles,” Grainger Chairman and CEO D.G. Macpherson said in a May 2 news release. “Melanie’s appointment underscores our commitment to having a culture where every team member has the opportunity to learn, develop and achieve success.”

MDM’s SHIFT Conference Coming May 13-15 – Register Here!

In other recent company news, Grainger reported its 2025 first quarter financial results on May 1, showing a 1.7% increase in sales year-over-year to $4.31 billion, with a gross margin of 33.7% that likewise increased 30 basis points year-over-year.

Grainger was No. 1 on MDM’s 2024 Top Distributors Lists for Industrial Supplies, MRO and Safety. The company is also one of MDM’s inaugural 16 Industry Titans on the strength of its Top Distributors top-three ranking for five consecutive years on our lists for Industrial and MRO Supplies. Grainger and the other Industry Titans will be recognized at MDM’s SHIFT Conference, held May 13-15 in Denver.