AutoZone promotes Grace Sharpley to Senior Vice President, Finance, effective July 10, 2026, enhancing its Executive Committee.
Quiver AI Summary
AutoZone announced the promotion of Grace Sharpley to Senior Vice President, Finance, effective July 10, 2026. Sharpley, who has been with the company for 12 years and held various leadership positions in Audit, Finance, and Strategy, will now be part of the Executive Committee and report to CFO Jamere Jackson. President and CEO Phil Daniele praised her leadership and consistent performance, stating that her experience will contribute to AutoZone's ongoing growth. As of May 26, 2026, AutoZone operates 7,856 stores across the Americas and is a prominent retailer of automotive parts and accessories.
Potential Positives
- Grace Sharpley's promotion to Senior Vice President, Finance, demonstrates AutoZone's commitment to fostering talent and leadership from within the organization.
- Her extensive experience and previous leadership roles are expected to contribute positively to AutoZone's continued growth, as noted by the President and CEO.
- The addition of Sharpley to the Executive Committee signifies a strong financial leadership team, potentially enhancing the company's strategic direction and financial performance.
Potential Negatives
- Grace Sharpley's promotion to Senior Vice President, Finance indicates a significant internal leadership change, which may raise concerns about potential instability or shifts in company strategy.
FAQ
Who was promoted at AutoZone on July 10, 2026?
Grace Sharpley was promoted to Senior Vice President, Finance, effective July 10, 2026.
What role will Grace Sharpley take in the company?
Grace Sharpley will join the Executive Committee and report to Chief Financial Officer Jamere Jackson.
How long has Grace Sharpley worked at AutoZone?
Grace Sharpley has been with AutoZone for 12 years, holding various leadership roles.
What position did Grace Sharpley hold before her promotion?
Before her promotion, Grace served as Vice President, Merchandising Pricing and Analysis.
How many stores does AutoZone operate as of May 2026?
As of May 26, 2026, AutoZone operates 7,856 stores across the Americas.
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Full Release
MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) today announced that Grace Sharpley, Vice President, Merchandising Pricing and Analysis, has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Finance, effective July 10, 2026. Grace will join the Company’s Executive Committee and report to Jamere Jackson, Chief Financial Officer.
Grace is a 12-year AutoZoner who has held several progressive leadership roles during her AutoZone career in Audit, Finance, and as Vice President, Strategy, and Vice President, Merchandising Pricing, and Analysis.
"We are very pleased to announce Grace's promotion and addition to the Executive Committee. Her leadership, expertise, and consistent delivery of strong results position her well to help us drive continued growth at AutoZone," said Phil Daniele, President and Chief Executive Officer.
About AutoZone
(NYSE: AZO)
As of May 26, 2026, AutoZone had 6,766 stores in the U.S., 933 in Mexico and 157 in Brazil, for a total store count of 7,856.
AutoZone is a leading retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the Americas. Each store carries an extensive product line for cars, sport utility vehicles, vans and light duty trucks, including new and remanufactured automotive hard parts, maintenance items, accessories, and non-automotive products. The majority of stores have a Commercial sales program that provides prompt delivery of parts and other products and Commercial credit to local, regional and national repair garages, dealers, service stations, fleet owners and other accounts. AutoZone also sells automotive hard parts, maintenance items, accessories and non-automotive products through www.AutoZone.com , and our Commercial customers can make purchases through www.AutoZonePro.com . Additionally, we sell the ALLDATA brand of automotive diagnostic, repair, collision and shop management software through www.ALLDATA.com . We also provide product information on our Duralast-branded products through www.DuralastParts.com . AutoZone does not derive revenue from automotive repair or installation services.
Contact Information:
Financial: Brian Campbell at (901) 495-7005,
[email protected]
Media: Jennifer Hughes at (901) 495-6022,
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