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Todd Vasos

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Executive at Dollar General
📍 Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Todd Vasos is the CEO of Dollar General, returning in October 2023 to stabilize the company after a successful first tenure that added 7, 000 stores. With a four-decade retail career including leadership at Longs Drug Stores, the Western Carolina University graduate is known as a focused and results-oriented leader.

Originally from Wilmington, North Carolina, where he still has family and a vacation home, Todd now lives in Nashville with his wife. He is actively involved with his alma mater, having served on the steering committee for Western Carolina Universitys Lead the Way fundraising campaign.

He began his retail career after applying for a management training program in a local newspaper advertisement at his mothers request.

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Experience
3 Years
Current Role
Executive
Job Level
Junior
Location
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Personality Overview

How Todd shows up

Non-Confrontational
Amiable & Agreeable
Story Driven

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word.

Priorities

Topics Todd cares about

Business Turnaround
Returned as CEO in late 2023 to restore stability and confidence, implementing a 'Back to Basics' strategy focused on operational excellence and long-term growth.
Low-Income Consumers
Frequently discusses understanding the financial pressures on Dollar General's core customers and the strategic importance of the $1 price point to help them stretch their budgets.
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Career

Work history

10-2023
Executive
Dollar General
4-2023 - 10-2023
Board Member
Dollar General
11-2022 - 4-2023
Senior Business Advisor
Dollar General
EVP/COO
Longs Drug Stores
EVP & CMO
Longs Drugs
In the press

Media appearances

Dollar General CEO Todd Vasos on the Chain’s Healthcare Push. Featured in Business Insider
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Dollar General reappoints former CEO Vasos for second stint, cuts outlook. Featured in Reuters
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Education
1979 - 1983
BA/BS
Western Carolina University
1976 - 1979
NC GPA List
Hoggard High School
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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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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