CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Dollar Tree, Inc. has announced that John S. Mitchell, Jr. will become Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary on August 11, succeeding Jonathan B. Leiken, who is leaving after two years to pursue another opportunity. Leiken will remain with the company until August 22 to support the transition.
“We are incredibly grateful for Jon Leiken’s contributions during a pivotal period for our company,” said Mike Creedon, Chief Executive Officer of Dollar Tree. “He brought deep expertise, sound judgment, and a sharp understanding of the regulatory landscape – all of which were invaluable in guiding our business forward. We thank him for his service and wish him continued success.”
Mitchell, who joined Dollar Tree in 2021 as Senior Deputy General Counsel, previously served as a partner at Williams Mullen. He holds a law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law and a bachelor’s degree from Princeton University.
CEO Mike Creedon praised Leiken’s “deep expertise” during a pivotal period for the company and said Mitchell’s promotion reflects Dollar Tree’s focus on developing internal talent.
“Succeeding Jon Leiken as General Counsel is John Mitchell, a seasoned legal leader who joined Dollar Tree in 2021 as Senior Deputy General Counsel after previously serving as a partner at the law firm of Williams Mullen,” said Mr. Creedon. “John is a highly respected attorney whose sharp legal acumen and steady leadership have guided us through moments of significant change,” said Mr. Creedon. “He understands our business, our people, and the importance of protecting and advancing our mission. This promotion from within our ranks is the result of thoughtful succession planning and a clear demonstration of something our Dollar Tree associates often hear me say, ‘show it’s a career, not just a job.’”
The leadership change comes shortly after the company completed the sale of its Family Dollar business earlier this month.
