GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General has named David P. Rowland its new board chairman.
Rowland succeeds Michael M. Calbert, who will remain on the board as an independent director.
“We are excited for David to assume the role of chairman of the board,” said Todd Vasos, Dollar General’s chief executive officer and a member of the board. Vasos cited Rowland’s “extensive global marketplace experience” and expertise spanning finance, risk management and technology.
Rowland joined Dollar General’s board in 2023 and has played a growing role in governance and strategic oversight. His appointment elevates a relatively newer director to the board’s top leadership position, signaling confidence in his perspective as the company focuses on long-term performance, operational discipline and shareholder value.
Calbert, who has served as chairman through what the company described as “significant periods of growth and transformation,” will continue to provide continuity as an independent director. Vasos credited Calbert with guiding the board with “unwavering dedication to strong corporate governance, strategic oversight, and the long-term success of Dollar General.”
In a separate board update, Dollar General said that Warren F. Bryant informed the company of his intention to retire from the board upon the expiration of his current term at the 2026 annual meeting of shareholders.
Bryant joined Dollar General’s board in 2009 and brought decades of retail experience to the role. Vasos said Bryant’s “extensive retail experience and strategic and financial acumen” have been invaluable to the company, adding that his leadership and insight helped shape board deliberations during a lengthy period of expansion and change.
