In a move that expands their leadership, Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) has appointed Kamy Scarlett to its board of directors, bringing it to a total of 10 members. Scarlett is the senior executive vice president of human resources, corporate affairs, and Best Buy Canada at Best Buy Co., Inc. This type of background will allow her to contribute her expertise to Dollar General’s compensation and human capital management committee as well as the nominating, governance, and corporate responsibility committee.
Michael Calbert, Chairman of Dollar General’s Board, praised Scarlett’s extensive retail experience and leadership skills, noting that her insights will be crucial for the company’s strategic growth. Scarlett, who joined Best Buy in 2014, has held several significant roles, and her previous experience includes leadership positions at Grafton-Fraser Inc., Loblaw Companies Limited, Hudson’s Bay Co., and Dylex Limited.
“We are pleased to add Kamy to Dollar General’s board of directors. I am confident her wealth of retail industry experience and leadership in both human resources and corporate affairs over the past thirty years will provide valuable insights in support of our strategic goals and growth plans.”
Michael Calbert, Dollar General’s chairman of the board, via PR Newswire
Recently, Dollar General Corp. has had to overcome some challenges, including a settlement with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) over federal workplace safety violations, agreeing to pay a $12 million fine and implement comprehensive safety improvements. The settlement mandates the introduction of a new safety management system, enhanced safety manager roles, and increased employee involvement. The company will also face daily penalties of $100,000 for non-compliance with regulations concerning blocked exits, fire extinguishers, and storage.
The agreement includes hiring a third-party consultant for compliance checks and setting up an anonymous safety hotline. Despite ongoing inspections since 2010 and numerous violations related to blocked emergency exits and unsafe electrical practices, Dollar General has been criticized for poor working conditions and minimal improvements. The settlement aims to address these issues and ensure safer working environments for employees, following a 2021 shareholder measure demanding better safety audits.
