The board of directors at Dollar General Corp. has appointed Jerry “J.J.” Fleeman Jr., to succeed Todd Vasos as company CEO, effective January 1, 2027.
The board plans on appointing Fleeman to serve as a director upon the transition date, according to Dollar General, with Vasos continuing to serve as CEO until that time. Vasos will retain his position on the board of directors, the company added, and, through April 2, 2027, he will serve as Dollar General senior advisor.
Fleeman has served as Ahold Delhaize USA CEO. In that role, he led a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize that operates omnichannel supermarket banners Food Lion, Giant Food, The Giant Co., Hannaford Supermarkets and Stop & Shop.
David Rowland, Dollar General chairman, in announcing the executive change, said Dollar General looks forward to continuing advances made during Vasos’ tenure “under the leadership of J.J. Fleeman, who brings more than 35 years of experience in grocery retail across strategy, operations, marketing, merchandising and digital innovation. He has a proven CEO track record of establishing a clear strategic vision and driving measurable results. His leadership reflects a deep commitment to strengthening customer relationships, driving strong cultures that enable meaningful employee experiences and creating lasting impact across the communities he serves.”
