AutoZone updates leadership for growth

AutoZone is making some changes to its leadership as the company positions itself for growth and expansion.



The company announced the following promotions:



• Phil Daniele, VP, Commercial Support, promoted to senior VP, commercial

• Bill Hackney, VP, merchandise pricing & analysis, promoted to senior VP, merchandising

• Jim Griffith, VP, store development promoted to senior VP, store operations

• Rod Halsell, VP, distribution promoted to senior VP, supply chain



"Each of these AutoZoners has worked in multiple areas across the Company which has provided them with a wealth of knowledge. Additionally, they each have a minimum of 22 years of AutoZone experience so they have a deep understanding of our culture, customers and businesses," said Bill Rhodes, chairman, president and CEO. "We are fortunate to have them as part of our senior leadership team."



AutoZone announced a slew of other executive changes last month. In September the nation’s leading automotive retailer ended its most recent fiscal year the same way it has for the past nine years – with double-digit profit growth and a favorable outlook for the coming year.



As of Aug. 29, the company operated 5,141 AutoZone stores in 49 states plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico in the U.S., and 441 stores in Mexico and seven stores in Brazil and 20 IMC branches for a total count of 5,609.