Dollar Tree CEO Steps Down to Focus on Health and Family

Posted Wed, Nov 20th, 2024

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Dollar Tree CEO Steps Down to Focus on Health and Family

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Rick Dreiling, CEO of Dollar Tree, has announced his decision to step down to prioritize his health and family. Dollar Tree, based in Chesapeake, VA, is a leading American discount retail chain with more than 15,000 stores across the country and annual revenues of $25 billion. During his tenure, Dreiling earned an annual compensation of approximately $3.3 million, contributing to his reported net worth of $116 million. As the company transitions, Chief Operating Officer Michael Creedon will serve as interim CEO while Dollar Tree conducts a search for its next leader.

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