Dollar General appoints David Rowland chairman; Calbert remains, Bryant to retire 2026

David P. Rowland was named chairman of Dollar General’s board, with the appointment effective Feb. 4, 2026, the company announced in a press release. Michael M. Calbert will step down as chairman but remain on the board as an independent director, and Warren F. Bryant plans to retire at the 2026 annual shareholder meeting.

The company, Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG), issued the board update from Goodlettsville, Tenn. Chief executive officer and board member Todd Vasos praised Rowland’s contributions since joining the board in 2023 and emphasized the experience he brings. “We are excited for David to assume the role of chairman of the board. He has been a significant contributor to our board since joining in 2023, capitalizing on his extensive global marketplace experience and deep financial, risk management and technology expertise,” Vasos said. On Calbert, Vasos added, “We also are deeply grateful for Mike’s many years of dedicated leadership and contributions in the role. During his tenure as chairman, Mike guided the board through significant periods of growth and transformation, demonstrating unwavering dedication to strong corporate governance, strategic oversight, and the long-term success of Dollar General.”

Rowland joined Dollar General’s board in 2023; one report cites his board appointment as effective Aug. 5, 2023 and identifies him as former Executive Chairman of Accenture plc. When Rowland first joined the board, Michael Calbert said in 2023, “We are pleased to welcome David to our board of directors. David brings a deep knowledge of the global marketplace and vast experience in finance, operations, strategy and risk management, which will be an asset to Dollar General as we focus on driving value to our customers, employees and shareholders.” Company filings or the full press release can confirm the specific August 2023 date and the Accenture connection if needed.

The announcement keeps Calbert on the board as an independent director, maintaining continuity in corporate governance as Rowland assumes the chairmanship. The company also disclosed that Warren F. Bryant will retire at the 2026 annual shareholder meeting; reports describe his tenure in two ways. One account says he will retire after 16 years of service, while another notes he has served “since 2009.” “Vasos noted his invaluable retail experience and strategic insight as critical to the board's effectiveness,” one report said of Bryant.

For employees and store-level managers, the change signals leadership continuity with a shift in emphasis toward areas Rowland is noted for - global marketplaces, finance, risk management and technology. Those priorities can affect investments in supply-chain resilience, digital and operational systems, and risk oversight, which in turn shape decisions about staffing, store operations and customer-facing initiatives.

Dollar General’s board will proceed with Rowland as chairman and Calbert remaining as an independent director while preparing for Bryant’s retirement at the upcoming shareholder meeting. Observers and employees watching for immediate operational impacts should look for follow-up disclosures in company filings and the proxy statement that will clarify exact tenure dates and any committee reassignments.