Press release
Dollar Tree, Inc. Announces Key Additions to its Executive Leadership Team
~ John Flanigan Joins Company as Chief Supply Chain Officer ~ ~ Larry Gatta Joins as Chief Merchandising Officer of Family Dollar ~ CHESAPEAKE,
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n~ John Flanigan Joins Company as Chief Supply Chain Officer ~\n\n~ Larry Gatta Joins as Chief Merchandising Officer of Family Dollar ~\n\n CHESAPEAKE, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nDollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR) today announced two key executive leadership additions. John Flanigan has joined the organization as Chief Supply Chain Officer and Larry Gatta has joined as Chief Merchandising Officer for the Family Dollar banner.\n\n“Driving supply chain efficiencies and improving the operating performance of our Family Dollar banner are important elements to long-term value creation for our shareholders,” stated Michael Witynski, President and Chief Executive Officer. “I am pleased to announce the recent additions of proven retail leaders John Flanigan and Larry Gatta to our organization.”\n\nMr. Flanigan most recently served as Executive Vice President, Global Supply Chain for Dollar General through April 2016. He joined Dollar General as Senior Vice President, Global Supply Chain in May 2008 and was promoted to Executive Vice President in March 2010. Mr. Flanigan has approximately 30 years of management experience in retail logistics. Prior to joining Dollar General, he was Group Vice President of Logistics and Distribution for Longs Drug Stores Corporation from October 2005 to April 2008. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing warehousing, inbound and outbound transportation and facility maintenance to service over 500 retail outlets. From September 2001 to October 2005, he served as the Vice President of Logistics for Safeway Inc. where he oversaw distribution of food products from Safeway distribution centers to all retail outlets, inbound traffic and transportation. He also has held distribution and logistics leadership positions at Vons, Specialized Distribution Management Inc., and Crum & Crum Logistics.\n\nMr. Flanigan stated, “I am excited to join the Dollar Tree organization. Mike Witynski and I share a common vision to improve the organization’s supply chain performance through improved distribution center conditions, hiring and retention of teams, and efficiency improvements throughout the supply chain - from our suppliers to our store shelves. I am eager to drive our team’s contribution to the company’s performance through improved shopper and associate experience. My focus will be on leading productivity improve...