AutoZone announces EVP Hackney retirement; Gould promoted, Leef hired as SVP HR

AUTOZONE INC

Bill Hackney, EVP Merchandising, Marketing & Supply Chain, to retire effective Nov 7, 2025 after 40 years.
Rick Smith, SVP Human Resources, to retire in Jan 2026 after 40 years.
Eric Gould promoted to EVP Merchandising, Marketing & Supply Chain, effective Aug 25, 2025.
Denise McCullough promoted to SVP Supply Chain; Eric Leef hired as SVP HR from Hertz.
Leef previously EVP HR at Hertz and held senior HR roles at General Electric; both join Executive Committee.

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