GOODLETTSVILLE, TN - As of August 12, Dollar General welcomed a new member to its Board of Directors. The retailer has appointed Kamy Scarlett to the team, serving on the compensation and human capital management committee and the nominating, governance, and corporate responsibility committee of the Board of Directors.
Since May 2023, Scarlett has served as the Senior Executive Vice President of Human Resources, Corporate Affairs, and Best Buy Canada for Best Buy Co., where she oversees talent development, health, and well-being of Best Buy’s worldwide employee base, as well as communications and public affairs and its Canada business. She also serves as executive vice president of Best Buy Canada.
According to a press release, Scarlett joined Best Buy in 2014 and has held various leadership roles across the organization including, among others, Chief Human Resources Officer and Executive Vice President of Best Buy Canada from January 2020 to May 2023 and Chief Human Resources Officer and President of Best Buy’s U.S. retail stores from January 2019 to January 2020.
Prior to joining Best Buy, she served as Chief Operating Officer at Grafton-Fraser and held prior leadership roles at Loblaw Companies Limited, Hudson’s Bay Co., and Dylex Limited.
“We are pleased to add Kamy to Dollar General’s Board of Directors,” said Michael Calbert, Chairman of the board. “I am confident her wealth of retail industry experience and leadership in both human resources and corporate affairs over the past thirty years will provide valuable insights in support of our strategic goals and growth plans.”
With Scarlett’s appointment, Dollar General’s Board of Directors now consists of 10 total members.
Congratulations to the new board member!
