Dollar Tree, Inc. Welcomes Jonathan Leiken as Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

Jonathan Leiken Joins Dollar Tree, Inc. as Executive VP, Chief Legal Officer: A seasoned legal expert, Leiken brings over 20 years of experience in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and commercial litigation to fortify Dollar Tree's leadership team.

Dollar Tree, Inc. Welcomes Jonathan Leiken as Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

Dollar Tree, Inc. has announced a significant addition to its esteemed executive leadership team. Jonathan Leiken has been appointed Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Secretary of Dollar Tree, Inc. With this appointment, Mr. Leiken brings over 20 years of legal expertise and a diverse corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and commercial litigation background.

Mr. Leiken’s most recent role was at Diebold Nixdorf, Inc., a global technology company, where he served as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Secretary. Before that, he demonstrated his legal acumen as a partner at Jones Day’s renowned law firm. His public service experience includes serving as an Assistant United States Attorney in the United States Department of Justice, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York (Criminal Division).

Rick Dreiling, Chairman and CEO of Dollar Tree, Inc., expressed his enthusiasm about Mr. Leiken’s arrival. He stated, “Jon is a seasoned attorney and business leader with proven expertise across several industries, including the retail and financial sectors. His credentials, from corporate governance and law to regulatory compliance and commercial litigation, make him uniquely suited for this role.”

Mr. Leiken, a distinguished legal professional, holds a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School and earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from Brandeis University. His commitment to civic engagement is evident through his role as the president of The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland and as an adjunct law professor at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law.

“I’m delighted to join Dollar Tree’s talented group of senior executives and legal professionals, and I look forward to serving the company and its stakeholders as the organization continues on its business transformation journey,” shared Mr. Leiken.Dollar Tree, Inc., a Fortune 200 Company, operates 16,476 stores across 48 states and five Canadian provinces under the brands Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, and Dollar Tree Canada. The Company remains dedicated to its mission and looks forward to benefiting from Mr. Leiken’s expertise as Dollar Tree continues to evolve and thrive in the retail industry.

For more information about Dollar Tree, Inc., please visit www.DollarTree.com.

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