Johnson named new president of Acklands-Grainger
By Acklands-Grainger
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Sept. 11, 2014 - Grainger has announced it has named Dean Johnson as president of its Canadian business, Acklands-Grainger. Johnson assumes this role from Eric Nowlin who elected to return to California with his family at the end of his expat assignment.
"We thank Eric for his leadership and years of service to Grainger, and we wish him well," said Court Carruthers, senior vice president and group president, Americas. "We are excited to welcome Dean to Grainger. He is an exceptional leader with a proven track record of success. He has significant experience managing large organizations throughoutCanada, and a strong focus on customer service and employee engagement."
Johnson joins Acklands-Grainger from Sodexo Canada, where he served as president and CEO, responsible for strategy, performance and management. Prior to that, he was senior vice president, Integrated Facilities Management with Sodexo Canada. Before joining Sodexo, Johnson served as president of Crothall Services Group and president of Trammell Crow Company Canada. He began his career with TransCanada Pipelines.
Johnson serves as a Board member for the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) and the Catalyst Canada Advisory Board. In addition, he recently earned the distinction as a 2014 Catalyst Canada Honours Champion for his transformational leadership and commitment to advancing women within Sodexo Canada.
He holds a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, as well as a Business Management Certificate, from the University of Calgary.
Johnson starts on October 1, based in Toronto, reporting to Carruthers.
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www.acklandsgrainger.com
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