Arlington, VA, 2015-1-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) announced today the election of four retail executives to its Board of Directors. The election took place during the semi-annual Board of Directors meeting, held Sunday in Amelia Island, Florida. Joining the association’s Board of Directors are:
- Brian Cornell, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Target Corporation
- Alexander Gourlay, President, Walgreen Co.
- Thomas Millner, President and Chief Executive Officer, Cabela’s Inc.
- Michael Polk, President and Chief Executive Officer, Newell Rubbermaid
Also, two current board members were re-elected to the board at Sunday’s meeting
- Madison Riley, Managing Partner, Asia Pacific, Kurt Salmon
- Todd Tillemans, President, Customer Development, Unilever
“I am pleased to welcome these industry leaders to RILA’s Board of Directors. RILA’s ability to represent the interests of the retail industry is dependent on the expertise, insight and support provided by our board members,” said RILA President Sandy Kennedy. RILA is an outspoken advocate for the most critical issues facing the retail industry. RILA remains at the forefront of a number of battles, including the fight to level the playing field for all retailers as it relates to the collection of state sales tax. RILA also plays a leading role on issues including cybersecurity, comprehensive tax reform, health care, privacy, trade and a variety of labor and finance issues.The 2015 RILA Board of Directors:
- Richard Dreiling, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Dollar General Corporation (Chairman)*
- Eric Wiseman, Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer, VF Corporation (Treasurer)*
- Robert Niblock, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (Secretary)*
- William Rhodes, Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer, AutoZone, Inc (Second Vice Chair).*
- Hubert Joly, Chief Executive Officer, Best Buy Co., Inc.*
- James Myers, Chief Executive Officer, Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.*
- Brian Cornell, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Target Corporation
- Joseph DePinto, President & Chief Executive Officer, 7-Eleven, Inc.
- Alexander Gourlay, President, Walgreen Co.
- Ken Hicks, Executive Chairman, Foot Locker, Inc.
- Alan Hoskins, President & Chief Executive Officer, Energizer Household Products, Energizer Holdings, Inc.
- David Lenhardt, President & Chief Executive Officer, PetSmart, Inc.
- Karen Lowe, General Manager, Global Retail Industry, IBM Corporation
- Thomas Millner, President & Chief Executive Officer, Cabela’s Inc.
- Paul Mulligan, President, Coca-Cola Refreshments, The Coca-Cola Company
- Michael Polk, President & Chief Executive Officer, Newell Rubbermaid
- Madison Riley, Managing Partner, Asia Pacific, Kurt Salmon
- Walter Robb, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Whole Foods Market, Inc.
- Gregory Sandfort, President & Chief Executive Officer, Tractor Supply Company
- Todd Tillemans, President of Customer Development, Unilever
- Myron Ullman, Chief Executive Officer, J.C. Penney Company, Inc.
- Sandy Kennedy, President, Retail Industry Leaders Association*
*Denotes Executive Committee Member
RILA is the trade association of the world’s largest and most innovative retail companies. RILA members include more than 200 retailers, product manufacturers, and service suppliers, which together account for more than $1.5 trillion in annual sales, millions of American jobs and more than 100,000 stores, manufacturing facilities and distribution centers domestically and abroad.
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Brian Dodge
Executive Vice President, Communications and Strategic Initiatives
Phone: 703-600-2017
Email: brian.dodge@rila.org