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AutoZone Announces Organizational Changes

AutoZone promotes Grace Sharpley to Senior VP, Finance, joining executive leadership

By Caleb Monroe
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AutoZone announced the promotion of Grace Sharpley to Senior Vice President, Finance, effective July 10, 2026. Sharpley brings 12 years of experience within AutoZone in various leadership roles. This move strengthens the company's financial leadership as it continues to grow its extensive retail network in the Americas.

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Key Points

  • Grace Sharpley, previously VP of Merchandising Pricing and Analysis, promoted to Senior VP, Finance.
  • Sharpley will join AutoZone's Executive Committee and report to CFO Jamere Jackson.
  • AutoZone operates 7,856 stores across the U.S., Mexico, and Brazil with a strong presence in automotive replacement parts retail.

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, [email protected]


Risks

  • The article does not mention any significant risks or uncertainties related to the promotion itself.
  • Potential challenges in sustaining growth in competitive automotive aftermarket retail sectors.
  • Economic or supply chain issues could impact AutoZone's retail performance and financial outcomes.

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