Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announced today that David Rowland has been appointed to its board of directors. Rowland is the former Executive Chairman of Accenture plc, and he brings a wealth of experience in finance, operations, strategy, and risk management to the Dollar General board.
Rowland’s appointment expands the Dollar General board to ten members. He will join the nine current board members, who have extensive expertise across a variety of industries. Rowland will also serve on the board’s audit committee.
“We are pleased to welcome David to our board of directors,” said Michael Calbert, Dollar General’s Chairman of the Board. “David’s deep knowledge of the global marketplace and vast experience in finance, operations, strategy, and risk management will be an asset to Dollar General as we focus on driving value to our customers, employees, and shareholders.”
Rowland’s career spanned nearly four decades at Accenture. He served in a variety of leadership positions, including Executive Chairman, Interim Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Senior Vice President of Finance.
“I am honored to join the Dollar General board of directors,” said Rowland. “Dollar General is a great company with a strong track record of success. I look forward to working with the board and management team to help Dollar General continue to grow and succeed.”
The appointment of David Rowland is a significant development for Dollar General. Rowland’s experience and expertise will be invaluable to the company as it continues to grow and expand.
