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SVP, Chief Product Officer at Grainger
📍 Greater Chicago Area, United States

Brian Walker is the Chief Product Officer at Grainger, spearheading a major B2B digital transformation by leveraging AI and data-driven strategies. With 25 years in supply chain and technology, he leads a 2000+ person organization. He holds an MBA from the University of Chicago.

Brian is passionate about fostering the next generation of leaders and serves on the Board of Trustees for the Illinois Institute of Technology. He shows a keen interest in design, innovation, and helping students solve complex problems, and also lectures at Carnegie Mellon University.

In 2023, Brian was recognized with the Global CPO Award as one of the worlds most influential product officers leading digital transformations.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
SVP, Chief Product Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
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Priorities

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AI in Distribution
He is a frequent speaker on Grainger's journey in adopting AI to enhance digital commerce, data strategy, and customer experience.
B2B Digital Commerce
His core responsibility is modernizing Grainger's digital platforms, including Grainger. com, to redefine how customers engage and purchase at scale.
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Career

Work history

10-2019
SVP, Chief Product Officer
Grainger
9-2017 - 10-2019
VP Digital Architecture and Operations
Grainger
8-2015 - 9-2017
President
Gamut
8-2014 - 8-2015
VP Strategy & Marketing, Online Model
Grainger
3-2013 - 8-2014
Vice President, Corporate Strategy & Analytics
Grainger
In the press

Media appearances

Grainger Chief Product Officer Brian Walker. Featured in YouTube
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Grainger CPO on Driving Innovation in Product-Led Companies. Featured in Products That Count
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Education
BA
Wesleyan University
Master of Business Administration - MBA
University of Chicago
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