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Dollar General expands board of directors

The company added on David Rowland, former executive chairman of Accenture plc

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Dollar General Corporation, headquartered in Goodlettsville, Tenn., announced the appointment of David Rowland, former executive chairman of Accenture plc, to its board of directors effective Aug. 5.

“We are pleased to welcome David to our board of directors,” said Michael Calbert, Dollar General’s chairman of the board. “David brings a deep knowledge of the global marketplace and vast experience in finance, operations, strategy, and risk management, which will be an asset to Dollar General as we focus on driving value to our customers, employees, and shareholders.”

With Rowland’s election, Dollar General’s board of directors now consists of 10 total members. He joins the nine current Dollar General board members with extensive expertise and experience across several industries. Rowland also will serve on the company’s audit committee of the board of directors.

Rowland’s career spanned nearly four decades with Accenture. During which time, he served in notable leadership positions including executive chairman; interim chief executive officer; chief financial officer; senior vice president, finance; as well as a variety of consulting and finance leadership roles of increasing responsibility beginning in 1983.

 

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