Dollar General names interim CFO

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General has appointed John Garratt as interim CFO, effective July 1.



He succeeds David Tehle, who announced his retirement in March.



The company has hired an executive search firm to assist with the search for a permanent CFO and stated that it will consider both internal and external candidates for the job.



“We are fortunate to have John serve as our interim CFO. I look forward to continuing to work with him as we execute our new store growth,” stated Todd Vasos, Dollar General’s CEO.



Garratt, who is currently the SVP of finance and strategy, will now oversee all aspects of the company’s financial, accounting and information technology operations until a new CFO is in place. Prior to joining Dollar General in 2014, Garratt held various positions of increasing responsibility in the finance organization of Yum! Brands between May 2004 and October 2014, and held leadership positions in corporate strategy and financial planning. Most recently, he was VP, finance and division controller for KFC.



Prior to Yum! Brands, Garratt served as plant controller for Alcoa from April 2002 to May 2004. He also spent three years with General Electric in various financial management roles with increasing responsibility. He started his career at Alcoa where he worked for approximately nine years from May 1990 to March 1999.