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Donny Lau

Energizer · DISC type I
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Dollar General
📍 Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Donny Lau is the Executive Vice President and CFO at Dollar General, a role he returned to after serving as CFO for Zaxbys. His expertise spans corporate strategy, finance, and investor relations, honed through leadership positions at Yum! Brands and Dollar General. He holds an M. B. A. from Vanderbilt University and a B. B. A. from the University of Kentucky.

Analysts noted his return was positive due to his deep understanding of Dollar Generals culture, strategy, and finance department.

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Experience
1 Years
Current Role
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Personality Overview

How Donny shows up

Big Picture Person
Believer
Relationship Oriented

They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt. They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be. They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections.

Priorities

Topics Donny cares about

Retail Finance
As the current CFO of Dollar General and former CFO of Zaxby's, he has extensive experience managing the financial operations of major retail and QSR brands.
Corporate Strategy
He previously served as Chief Strategy Officer at Dollar General, responsible for developing strategic initiatives, partnerships, and identifying long-term growth opportunities.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Dollar General
Chief Financial Officer
Zaxby's Franchising LLC
Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Strategy Officer
Dollar General
Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer
Dollar General
Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Strategy
Dollar General
In the press

Media appearances

Dollar General recalls Donny Lau to join as finance chief. Featured in Reuters
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Dollar General Corporation Names Donny Lau as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Featured in Business Wire
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Education
2002 - 2004
M.B.A.
Vanderbilt University
1996 - 1999
B.B.A.
University of Kentucky
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

I

Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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