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AutoZone promotes Newbern to COO, Jackson to CFO, Hackney to EVP; three VPs to retire
AUTOZONE INC
- Tom Newbern promoted to COO; Jamere Jackson promoted to CFO; both become senior-most leaders under CEO-elect Daniele.
- Bill Hackney promoted to Executive VP, Merchandising, Marketing & Supply Chain, replacing Phil Daniele.
- Grant McGee (SVP Commercial), Charlie Pleas (SVP Finance & Accounting), Al Saltiel (SVP Marketing & E-Commerce) to retire around year-end 2023.
- Searches underway for McGee and Saltiel replacements; Pleas' role will be restructured.
- CEO-elect Phil Daniele cites strong leadership bench for continued growth.