Dollar General's Longtime General Counsel Rhonda Taylor to Retire, Kelly Collier Named Successor
Event summary
- Rhonda Taylor, EVP and General Counsel of Dollar General, will retire on December 6, 2026, after 26 years with the company.
- Kelly Collier, current SVP and Assistant General Counsel for Business Law, will succeed Taylor effective December 7, 2026.
- Taylor will serve in a senior advisory role through at least April 2, 2027, to ensure a smooth transition.
- Taylor's leadership spanned legal, compliance, risk, public policy, and corporate social responsibility functions.
- Collier joined Dollar General in 2009 and has held progressively senior roles in legal and compliance.
The big picture
Rhonda Taylor's retirement marks the end of a 26-year tenure during which she played a pivotal role in shaping Dollar General's governance, compliance, and strategic initiatives. Her successor, Kelly Collier, will need to navigate the complexities of the retail industry's regulatory landscape while maintaining the company's mission of serving underserved communities. The transition comes at a time when discount retailers face increasing scrutiny over labor practices and supply chain sustainability, making strong legal and compliance leadership critical.
What we're watching
- Leadership Continuity
- How Kelly Collier will maintain the strategic direction set by Rhonda Taylor, particularly in governance and compliance.
- Regulatory Compliance
- Whether Collier can sustain the robust compliance framework built under Taylor's leadership.
- Strategic Initiatives
- The pace at which Collier will advance Dollar General's public policy and corporate social responsibility efforts.