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Jeff Owen

Summary

Results-driven former CEO with a forward-thinking approach focused on achieving company success and driving competitive growth. Proven track record of building successful teams and managing profitable operations to drive business success. Adept at implementing strategic initiatives to optimize performance and deliver sustainable results, consistently exceeding organizational goals. Passionate about driving innovation and fostering a culture of excellence to propel business growth and enhance overall performance.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO

Dollar General Corporation
11.2022 - 10.2023
  • Led Dollar General, an industry leading Fortune 150 company, with over 19,000 stores nationwide generating over $39B in revenue.
  • Implemented strategic initiatives to drive revenue growth and improve operational efficiencies, including expanding internationally for the first time in company history.
  • Enhanced customer experience through innovative merchandising strategies, new store format design and technology integration.
  • Orchestrated company-wide digital transformation, enhancing data analytics capabilities and operational agility.

COO

Dollar General Corporation
08.2019 - 11.2022
  • Led all operational aspects of the company, including supply chain, store operations, and merchandising.
  • Spearheaded strategic initiatives resulting in revenue growth of 33% and operating profit growth of 43%.
  • Increased market share penetration through merchandise assortment innovation and opening almost 3k stores.
  • Created a cold supply chain and private transportation fleet that resulted in transportation savings of 20% and improved service levels over 40%.
  • Named 2021 Retail Operations Executive of the Year by Mass Market Retailers.

EVP, Store Operations and Real Estate

Dollar General Corporation
06.2015 - 08.2019
  • Oversaw the operations of over 16,000 Dollar General stores, driving improvements in sales and profitability.
  • Expanded the store footprint by opening over 4,400 new stores delivering a 20%+ IRR.
  • Developed and implemented operational strategies achieving revenue growth of 44% and record low inventory shrink levels.
  • Led a team of over 128,000 employees achieving achieving record low store manager turnover rates.

Various Roles

Dollar General Corporation
01.1992 - 01.2014
  • Progressed through various positions of increasing responsibility, including Regional Director, Divisional Vice President and Senior Vice President.
  • Gained comprehensive experience in every functional aspect of the company including store management, district operations, and regional leadership.
  • Instrumental in numerous successful transformational initiatives that improved store performance and customer satisfaction.

Education

Premier Executive Program For Senior Leaders

Harvard Business School
Boston, MA
01-2021

Masters of Business Administration -

Vanderbilt University - Owen Graduate School of Management
Nashville, TN
01-1999

Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Human and Organizational Development

Vanderbilt University
Goodlettsville, TN
01-1992

Skills

  • Effective board collaboration
  • Building High Performing Teams
  • Digital Strategy and Transformation
  • Financial acumen
  • Strategic relationship management
  • Inspirational leadership
  • Optimizing operational scalability
  • Strategic planning

Affiliations

  • 2015-2022, Director, Kirkland's, Inc
  • 2014-2022, Board Member, Joe C. Davis YMCA Outdoor Center

Timeline

CEO

Dollar General Corporation
11.2022 - 10.2023

COO

Dollar General Corporation
08.2019 - 11.2022

EVP, Store Operations and Real Estate

Dollar General Corporation
06.2015 - 08.2019

Various Roles

Dollar General Corporation
01.1992 - 01.2014

Premier Executive Program For Senior Leaders

Harvard Business School

Masters of Business Administration -

Vanderbilt University - Owen Graduate School of Management

Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Human and Organizational Development

Vanderbilt University

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