Our Board of Directors

Board Committees:
Nominating and Governance Committee, Chair
Finance Committee
Sustainability and CSR Committee

Ned Kelly joined Dollar Tree’s Board of Directors in 2022 and was first elected as Lead Independent Director by his fellow Directors in March 2022 and re-elected in 2023 and 2024. He is the retired Chairman of the Institutional Clients Group of Citigroup, Inc. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee; Compensation and Human Resources Committee) and Metlife, Inc. (Audit Committee; Compensation Committee; Finance and Risk Committee, Chair).

Previous Dollar Tree, Inc. Board Experience

• Nominating and Governance Committee, Chair
• Finance Committee
• Sustainability and CSR Committee

Previous Work Experience

• 2011 to 2014: Chairman, Institutional Clients Group, Citigroup, Inc.
• 2010 to 2011: Chairman, Global Banking, Citigroup, Inc.
• 2009 to 2010: Vice Chairman, Citigroup, Inc.
• 2009: Chief Financial Officer, Citigroup, Inc.
• 2008 to 2009: Head of Global Banking, President and CEO, Citi Alternative Investments, Citigroup, Inc.
• 2007 to 2008: Managing Director, The Carlyle Group
• 2007: Vice Chairman, PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
• 2001 to 2007: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mercantile Bankshares Corporation
• 1995 to 2001: Managing Director, J.P. Morgan
• 1994 to 1995: General Counsel, J.P. Morgan
• 1988 to 1994: Partner, Davis Polk & Wardwell, LLP

Previous Board Experience

• 2002 to 2019: Board of Directors, CSX Corporation (Chairman of the Board; Audit Committee; Governance Committee; Executive Committee; Compensation and Talent Management Committee; Finance Committee)
• 2014 to 2018: Board of Directors, XL Group (Executive Committee; Audit Committee; Compensation Committee; Risk Committee; Corporate Governance Committee; Finance Committee)

Education

• Edward graduated with an A.B. from Princeton University and a J.D. from University of Virginia School of Law.

Expertise

• Edward brings to our Board business, strategic, financial, and legal acumen and extensive leadership expertise. His experience includes key roles in building a client-centric model and managing the global operations of a major financial institution. In addition, he provides a local perspective as a long-time Virginia resident and lecturer at the University of Virginia School of Law.

Board Committees:
Compensation Committee
Nominating and Governance Committee

Cheryl is the former Executive Vice President of Northeast Utilities and Chief Executive Officer of its principal operating companies. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of ICF International, Inc. (Human Capital Committee, Chair; Governance and Nominating Committee), PulteGroup, Inc. (Nominating and Governance Committee; Compensation and Management Development Committee) and Metlife, Inc. (Compensation Committee, Chair; Governance and Corporate Responsibility Committee; Audit Committee).

Previous Work Experience

• 1998 to 2007: held several executive leadership positions at Northeast Utilities (now known as Eversource Energy), including President, Utilities Group.

Previous Board Experience

• 2007 to 2015: Board of Directors, Pall Corporation (Compensation Committee, Chair; Nominating and Governance Committee)
• 2002 to 2008: Board of Directors, Dana Holding Corporation (Audit Committee; Nominating and Governance Committee, Chair)

Education

• Cheryl graduated with a B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a J.D. from Thomas Jefferson School of Law, and the Yale University School of Organization and Management, Executive Management Program.

Expertise

• Cheryl brings to our Board substantial executive leadership experience with a large consumer facing business, a strong governance and legal background, and an unusually solid and strong record of leadership in public company boardrooms in many different sectors. She was named by the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) to their Top 100, a list of the top 100 most influential directors in the U.S.

Board Committees:
Audit Committee
Finance Committee

Daniel is the former Chief Financial Officer of The Clorox Company. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (Compensation Committee; Technology Committee).

Previous Work Experience

• 2001 to 2011: held various senior level positions at The Clorox Company, including Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, The Clorox Company
• 1996 to 2001: Senior Vice President and Treasurer of Transamerica Finance Corporation
• 1994 to 1996: Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Controller, Granite Management Company
• 1986 to 1994: Senior Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, First Nationwide Bank
• 1978 to 1986: Senior Audit Manager, Ernst & Young

Previous Board Experience

• 2013 to February 2023: Board of Directors, Aramark (Audit Committee, Chair; Finance Committee)
• 2016 to April 2022: Board of Directors, Ball Corporation (Audit Committee, Chair; Compensation Committee)
• 2012 to February 2022: Board of Directors, Edgewell Personal Care Company (Compensation Committee, Chair; Audit Committee, Chair; Finance Committee, Chair)
• 2011 to 2021: Board of Directors, E & J Gallo Winery (Finance & Audit Committee; Executive Compensation Committee)
• 2013 to 2019: Board of Directors, G3 Enterprises, Inc. (Audit Committee, Chair; Compensation Committee)
• 2007 to 2009: Board of Directors, Advanced Medical Optics (Audit Committee; Finance Committee)

Education

• Daniel is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (inactive), and graduated with a B.S. in Business Administration (with Honors) from the University of California, Berkeley and an M.B.A. (with Honors) from Saint Mary’s College of California.

Expertise

• Daniel brings to our Board his substantial experience as a director and executive at consumer packaged goods companies and consumer facing businesses. He has extensive executive-level financial knowledge and experience and has developed strong expertise in the areas of strategic business development, risk management, mergers and acquisitions, accounting, and information technology. In addition, our Board has determined that he qualifies as an Audit Committee financial expert.

Board Committees:
Compensation Committee
Finance Committee
Nominating and Governance Committee

Paul is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Mantle Ridge LP, an investment fund. Over the past two decades, he has built a strong record as an engaged or activist investor and as a passive value investor. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of CSX Corporation (Vice Chairman; Executive Committee; Finance Committee; Governance and Sustainability Committee).

Previous Work Experience

• 2006 to 2016: Partner and Senior Investment Professional, Pershing Square Capital Management
• 2002 to 2005: Managing Partner, Caliber Capital Management
• 1998 to 2001: Partner, Hilal Capital Management
• 1999 to 2000: Acting Chief Executive Officer, WorldTalk Communications Corporation
• 1992 to 1999: Investment Banker, Broadview Associates

Previous Board Experience

• 2019 to August 2023: Board of Directors, Aramark (Vice Chairman; Nominating, Governance and Corporate Responsibility Committee; Compensation and Human Resources Committee)
• 2012 to 2016: Board of Directors, Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (Management Resources and Compensation Committee, Chair; Finance Committee)
• 1999 to 2000: Chairman of the Board of Directors, WorldTalk Communications
• 1999 to 2016: Board of Directors, Grameen Foundation

Education

• Paul graduated with an A.B. in Biochemistry from Harvard College, an M.B.A. from Columbia Business School, and a J.D. from Columbia Law School.

Expertise

• Paul brings to our Board substantial experience enabling companies to successfully effect value-creating change. His experience as a value investor, capital allocator, and engaged steward during corporate transformations, in addition to his knowledge of the Company, enables him to contribute to the Board and its mission in unique and extremely valuable ways. Additionally, his service on the boards of multiple public companies will allow him to provide key strategic perspectives to the Board.

Board Committees:
Compensation Committee
Sustainability and CSR Committee

Mary is the Former Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Veritiv Corporation. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of Newmont Corporation (Leadership Development and Compensation Committee), and Kellogg Company (Compensation and Talent Management Committee, Chair; Executive Committee; and Nominating and Governance Committee).

Previous Work Experience

• 2014 to 2020: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Veritiv Corporation
• 2010 to 2014: SVP, International Paper Company, President, xpedx distribution company
• 2007 to 2014: Senior Vice President, International Paper Company

Previous Board Experience

• 2017 to 2021: Board of Directors, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta (Audit Committee; Operational and Risk Committee, Chair)
• 2007 to 2010: Board of Directors, Ilim Group, Russian (Lead Director; Human Resource Committee)

Education

• Mary graduated with a B.A. in Business Administration from University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire, an M.B.A. from University of Connecticut and the Kellogg School of Management, Postgraduate Studies, Executive Management.

Expertise

• Mary brings to our Board substantial experience as a senior executive at some of the largest companies in the United States. In addition, she has led and served on the board of directors of several major U.S. and foreign companies and institutions. Her extensive experience in operating manufacturing and global supply chain businesses includes defining product line up, sourcing products and services and the operational delivery of products and services globally. Through these roles and through her experience as a public company CEO and the Chair of the Audit, Operational and Risk Committee for the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, she has gained deep knowledge of financial, controls and risk management issues. Additionally, through executive leadership and board positions, she has developed expert knowledge of leadership development, defining and implementing compensation, benefits, and related human resource matters.

Board Committees:
Audit Committee, Chair
Finance Committee

Jeff is the former Chief Financial Officer and Senior Executive of The TJX Companies. He is the Managing Director of his consulting firm, Topaz Consulting LLC, where he advises private equity firms on potential transactions and provides services in the area of strategy and finance. In addition, he currently serves on the Board of Directors of Synchrony Financial (Chairman of the Board; Audit Committee; Management and Compensation Committee) and Wayfair, Inc. (Audit Committee, Chair).

Previous Work Experience

• 2004 to 2014: held various senior level positions at TJX Companies, Inc., including Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer of TJX Companies, Inc.
• 2001 to 2004: Chief Financial Officer, Big Lots, Inc.
• Held senior level positions with Limited Brands, Sears, Roebuck and Co., and Kraft Foods, Inc.
• Jeff began his career as a Certified Public Accountant with Deloitte Haskins & Sells.

Previous Board Experience

• 2013 to 2021 Board of Directors, Emerald Holding, Inc. (Chair, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee; Compensation Committee)
• 2010 to 2016: Board of Directors, Fresh Market, Inc. (Audit Committee)

Education

• Jeff graduated with a B.A. in Economics from Northwestern University and an MBA from J.L. Kellogg School of Management.

Expertise

• Jeff brings to our Board an extensive financial and accounting background as well as significant leadership and retail experience. In addition, our Board has determined that Mr. Naylor qualifies as an Audit Committee financial expert.

Board Committees:
Audit Committee
Compensation Committee

Winnie has been the Chief Executive Officer of Forever 21 from January 2022 to present. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of Sound Point Acquisition Corp. I, Ltd.

Previous Work Experience

• 2015 to 2021: CEO of Paper Source
• 2012 to 2015: Executive Vice President, Global Marketing and eCommerce, DFS Group Ltd.
• 2006 to 2012: Global Vice President, Fashion, DFS Group Ltd.
• 2004 to 2006: Senior Director, Women’s Merchandising for the Dockers brand, Levi Strauss & Co.
• 2003 to 2004: Director, Global Strategy for the Dockers brand, Levi Strauss & Co.
• 2001 to 2003: Engagement Manager, McKinsey & Company

Previous Board Experience

• 2017 to January 2022: Board of Directors, Express, Inc. (Compensation Committee; Governance Committee; and Audit Committee)

Education

• Winnie graduated with a B.A., Cum Laude, in Public and International Affairs from Princeton University and an M.B.A. in Corporate Finance and Marketing from Northwestern University.

Expertise

• Winnie is a retail and marketing leader with deep experience in brand-building, e-Commerce, omnichannel specialty retail, merchandising and international expertise. In addition, the Board has determined that she qualifies as an Audit Committee financial expert.

Diane is the former Chief Information Officer of ULTA Beauty and also Reitmans (Canada) Limited. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of Flexe; Shoe Carnival, Inc. (Nominating & Governance and Compensation Committees); and the Advisory Boards of Makira, Newmine, Orium, Robling and CI&T.  

Previous Work Experience  

• 2014 to 2020: Chief Information Officer, ULTA Beauty
• 2005 to 2014: Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Reitmans (Canada) Ltd. 

Previous Board Experience  

• 2022 to Present: Board of Directors, Flexe
• 2021 to Present: Board of Directors, Shoe Carnival, Inc. (Nominating & Governance Committee; Compensation Committee)
• 2021 to Present: Advisory Boards, Makira, Newmine, Orium, Robling and CI&T
• 2020 to 2021: Board of Directors, Core-Mark Holding Company, Inc. (Nominating & Governance Committee)

Education 

Diane holds an A.A. degree in Early Childhood Education from Centenary University in Hackettstown, N.J., and attended Concordia University in Montreal for Continuing Education.  

Expertise  

Diane is an experienced and recognized leader with a track record of delivering digital and business transformation to drive growth. She is a strategic thinker with strong leadership and vision. A true change agent, Diane brings an unwavering focus on business innovation and growth enabled by technology and process solutions.

Board Committees:
Audit Committee
Sustainability and CSR Committee

Bertram is a retired health care executive who formerly served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Affinity Health Plan and President, US Commercial, of CIGNA Corporation. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the following public companies: Equitable (Compensation Committee; Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee), Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (Audit Committee, Chair; Nominating and Governance Committee) and Becton, Dickinson and Company (Lead Director; Audit Committee, Chair; Compensation and Human Capital Committee).

Previous Work Experience

• 2015 to 2019: Senior Vice President of Population Health and Value Based Care at Novant Health
• 2012 to 2014: President and Chief Executive Officer, Affinity Health Plan
• 2010 to 2011: President, US Commercial, CIGNA Corporation
• 2000 to 2010: Executive Vice President and Chief Institutional Development and Sales Officer, TIAA-CREF
• 2000 to 2007: President and Chief Executive Officer, TIAA-CREF
• 1996 to 2001: President and Chief Executive Officer, Horizon Mercy Healthcare

Previous Board Experience

• 2020 to March 2022: Alliance Bernstein (Compensation and Workplace Practices Committee)

Education

• Bertram graduated with a B.A. in Business Administration from DePaul University, a Doctor of Humane Letters from DePaul University and the Harvard Business School Advanced Management Program.

Expertise

• Bertram brings to our Board his substantial corporate governance and business expertise, in addition to extensive experience serving as a director on the boards of several large, complex, publicly-traded companies, as well as serving as chair of several board committees. He draws on his professional experiences to provide perspective to the boards on which he serves with respect to development and the implementation of strategy, mergers and acquisitions, merger integration, and sales and marketing.

Board Committees:
Nominating and Governance Committee
Sustainability and CSR Committee, Chair

Stephanie is the former Global Marketing & Strategy Officer of Coach, Inc. She is the Founder of her investment and advisory company Studio Pegasus LLC which she launched in 2015 to focus on supporting early-stage consumer ventures. In addition, she serves on the Board of Directors of Carter’s Inc. (Compensation Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee) and Newell Brands, Inc. (Nominating and Governance Committee).

Previous Work Experience

• 2015 to current: Owns and operates Studio Pegasus, LLC, an investment and advisory company focused on consumer sector digital startups.
• 2012 to 2015: Executive Vice President, Global Marketing & Strategy, Coach, Inc.
• 2010 to 2011: Chief Executive Officer, Tracy Anderson Mind & Body, LLC
• 2003 to 2006: Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer, Revlon, Inc.
• 1998 to 2003: Partner and Managing Director, The Boston Consulting Group, Inc.
• 1997: Vice President, Strategy & New Business Development, Toys “R” Us, Inc.

Previous Board Experience

• 2017 to 2022 Board of Directors, Founders Table Restaurant Group
• 2013 to 2021 Board of Directors of Knoll, Inc. (Audit Committee and Nominating Committee)

Education

• Stephanie graduated with a B.S. in Quantitative Economics from Stanford University and an M.B.A. (with distinction) from Harvard University.

Expertise

• Stephanie brings to our Board significant experience in marketing, data analytics, digital, sustainability, brand building and strategy. Stephanie has spent her career focused on the retail/consumer sector with extensive experience in developing, executing and optimizing major change initiatives including fundamental business transformation, mergers and acquisitions, and post-merger integrations.