GOODLETTSVILLE, TN - News of an executive leadership transition at Dollar General Corporation (DG) has hit the wires as the retailer announced Steve Sunderland’s intent to leave the company as Executive Vice President, Store Operations. His departure will be effective January 19, 2024, when Steve Deckard, current Executive Vice President, Growth and Emerging Markets, will transition to an expanded role leading store operations across Dollar General retail locations, Mi Súper Dollar General in Mexico, pOpshelf stores, and the corporate store teams.

Deckard began his DG career in 2006 as a Regional Director of stores and has held roles of increasing responsibility in store operations, strategy and financial planning, asset protection, and more, according to a release.

As SVP of Emerging Markets, Deckard led the Company’s international expansion into Mexico prior to his promotion to EVP, Growth and Emerging Markets in June 2023. 

In addition to the company’s domestic and international store operations, Deckard will continue to lead real estate, asset protection, and DG’s Wellbeing strategies.

“Since joining Dollar General in 2006 as a leader in our stores, Steve (Deckard) has consistently shown his ability to deliver strong results while remaining focused on our customer,” stated Todd Vasos, Chief Executive Officer. “As we get back to the basics across all functions at DG, we are confident Steve’s proven leadership, deep understanding of our operations, and commitment to our mission position him uniquely to drive our stores' success today and into the future.”

Vasos continued, commenting on Sunderland’s contributions to the retailer and its growth.

“We are grateful to Steve (Sunderland) for his many years of dedicated service to our communities, customers, and our store employees,” he said. “His contributions to our store operations for nearly a decade have supported our growth from more than 11,000 stores in 2014 to our nearly 20,000 locations across the U.S. today.”

Best of luck to both leaders!