W.W. Grainger, Inc.

LAKE FOREST, IL – December 2, 2008 – Cavoure Advisors is pleased to announce the recruitment of John H. Lawson, Jr. to the position of Director, Employee Development. Most recently, Mr. Lawson served as Director, Executive Development, Leadership Programs and Diversity and Inclusion for The Home Depot.

Lawson has 15 years of experience in executive and leadership development and call center operations, in the retail, financial services, and consumer durables industries. Prior to joining Home Depot, John served as Vice President, Direct Sales for American Century Investments. Previously, Lawson spent five years in operations and leadership development roles with the General Electric Company, which included assignments at its preeminent Crotonville executive development facility.

John began his career as an officer with the U.S. Army, where he held a variety of leadership roles in fire support, intelligence, and reconnaissance. Mr. Lawson is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York.

About Grainger

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW), with 2007 sales of $6.4 billion, is the leading broad line supplier of facilities maintenance products serving businesses and institutions in the United States, Canada, Mexico and China. Through a highly integrated network including more than 600 branches, 18 distribution centers and multiple Web sites, Grainger's employees help customers get the job done.

About Cavoure Advisors

Cavoure Advisors is a senior level, retained executive search firm based in Chicago, Illinois. Cavoure emphasizes value creation for its clients, extraordinary levels of quality and client service, and a thoughtful, consultative approach. The firm focuses on the recruitment of board directors, chief executive officers, general managers, and senior functional leaders in finance, supply chain, sales & marketing, and human resources. Cavoure serves a broad range of clients nationwide, with an emphasis on consumer products, industrial products, and wholesale distribution.