Brian W.
Inspirer · DISC type idBrian 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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They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.
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