Dollar Tree Promotes Gary Philbin to President & COO
Dollar Tree has announced the promotion of Gary Philbin to President and Chief Operating Officer, as of June 10, 2013. Philbin has served as the Chief Operating Officer since 2007.
Bob Sasser will continue as Chief Executive Officer.
“I am thrilled to have Gary assume this new role,” said Bob Sasser. “As Chief Operating Officer, he has demonstrated outstanding leadership and superb business judgment, and he has been a major contributor to our growth and success. Among his many notable achievements are the improvement of Dollar Tree customer satisfaction and shopping experience and the integration of our Canadian stores.”
Philbin’s 30 years in the retail grocery industry have included senior-level positions in merchandising and operations.
“I am extremely excited about the opportunities before us,” Sasser said. “We have a concept that customers love, a vision of where we want to go, and the people, infrastructure, and capital to take us there. Gary will provide experienced leadership as we continue with the profitable expansion of our business.”
