01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed January 20, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. announced on January 20, 2026 that it has appointed D.G.
Macpherson to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. The Board determined Mr. Macpherson is an independent director under New York Stock Exchange listing standards, SEC rules, and the Company's Corporate Governance Guidelines. He is currently Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of W.W.
Grainger, Inc., a broad-line distributor of MRO products and services, a role he has held since 2016 as CEO and since 2017 as Chairman. He is 58 years old. The filing states there is no arrangement or understanding between the Company and Mr. Macpherson under which he was selected as a director, and no related-party transactions under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
He will receive the Company's standard compensation for non-employee directors. The filing does not disclose any financial results, guidance, or other operating information.
The announcement is accompanied by Exhibit 99.1, a press release in which CEO Lori Koch welcomed Mr. Macpherson and cited his experience in operational excellence, supply chain optimization, and business transformation. The press release also notes that he previously served on the International Paper Company Board of Directors from 2021 to 2024.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Board appointment: D.G. Macpherson was added to DuPont's Board of Directors, effective January 20, 2026.
- Independence: The Board determined Mr. Macpherson is independent under NYSE, SEC, and Company governance standards.
- Background: He is Chairman and CEO of W.W. Grainger, Inc., having served as CEO since 2016 and Chairman since 2017.
- Prior experience: He previously served as Grainger's COO and as SVP and Group President, Global Supply Chain and International, and was a Partner and Managing Director at Boston Consulting Group before joining Grainger in 2008.
- No related-party issues: The filing states there are no arrangements under which he was selected and no Item 404(a) transactions.
- Compensation: He will receive the Company's standard compensation for non-employee directors.
- Other board service: The press release notes he served on the International Paper Company Board from 2021 to 2024.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was appointed to DuPont's Board of Directors?
D.G. Macpherson, 58, was appointed to the Board effective January 20, 2026. He is Chairman and CEO of W.W. Grainger, Inc.
Is the new director considered independent?
Yes. The Board determined that Mr. Macpherson is an independent director under NYSE listing standards, SEC rules, and the Company's Corporate Governance Guidelines.
Does the appointment involve any related-party transactions or special arrangements?
The filing states there is no arrangement or understanding under which Mr. Macpherson was selected as a director and no transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
What compensation will the new director receive?
He will receive the Company's standard compensation for non-employee directors. The filing does not specify the amounts.
What did DuPont say about the appointment?
CEO Lori Koch said Mr. Macpherson brings deep expertise in operational excellence, supply chain optimization, and business transformation, which she expects to support DuPont's growth strategy and long-term shareholder value.
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