Dollar Tree names Creedon as CEO

Creedon joined Dollar Tree in 2022 as Chief Operating Officer and over the past two years has taken on increasing levels of responsibility.

Dollar Tree has announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Interim CEO Michael C. Creedon, Jr. as permanent Chief Executive Officer.

Creedon joined Dollar Tree in 2022 as Chief Operating Officer and over the past two years has taken on increasing levels of responsibility. In November 2024, Creedon was appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Rick Dreiling. Creedon has responsibility for leading more than 200,000 associates and more than 16,000 stores across the Dollar Tree and Family Dollar banners.

“His deep understanding of the business, coupled with his strategic vision and collaborative leadership, has earned the trust and respect of the entire organization. We have full confidence in Mike’s ability to guide the enterprise to growth and success,” said Edward J. Kelly, III, Chairman of the Board.

Prior to Dollar Tree, Creedon spent nearly a decade at Advance Auto Parts where he held several leadership positions, most recently as Executive Vice President and President of its U.S. stores. 

Dollar Tree, a Fortune 200 Company, operated 16,590 stores across 48 states and five Canadian provinces as of November.