O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. Appoints Fred Whitfield to Its Board of Directors
17 Novembro 2021 - 6:30PM
O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (the “Company” or “O’Reilly”)
(
Nasdaq: ORLY), a leading retailer in the
automotive aftermarket industry, today announced the addition of
Fred Whitfield to its Board of Directors (the “Board”), expanding
the total number of Board members to 10, with seven members
designated as independent directors under the Nasdaq Stock Market
rules.
Greg Henslee, Chairman of the Board for the
Company, stated, “The expansion of the Company’s Board with Mr.
Whitfield’s appointment is part of our on-going focus to bolster
the strength and diversity of our Board. Mr. Whitfield brings to
the Company unique and extensive expertise in areas of the law and
legal compliance, brand management and strategies, business
development, and diversity and inclusion, as we continue to enhance
our Board with the broad experience and skill sets that provide the
governance and oversight to drive our continued long-term
profitable growth. This commitment to Board effectiveness and
continuous improvement is a key priority for our Company, and we
view the expansion of our Board by adding Mr. Whitfield as an
excellent opportunity to augment the existing competencies of our
Board and further propel the achievement of our strategic
priorities.”
Fred Whitfield, age 63, has served as President,
Vice Chairman, Alternate Governor and Minority Owner of Hornets
Sports & Entertainment (“HSE”) since 2018. Mr. Whitfield joined
HSE in 2006 as its President, Chief Operating Officer and Alternate
Governor, and during his tenure with HSE, he has overseen all areas
of business operations and strategy for the Charlotte Hornets and
Spectrum Center, including sales, marketing, public relations,
legal, finance and human resources. Along with serving as an
Alternate Governor on the National Basketball Association Board of
Governors, Mr. Whitfield also currently serves as a member of the
National Basketball Association Global Diversity and Inclusion
Council. Prior to joining HSE, Mr. Whitfield was Director of
Business/Legal Affairs of Jordan Brand (a division of NIKE, Inc.);
Director of Player Personnel and Assistant Legal Counsel of the
Washington Wizards; numerous positions with NIKE, Inc., the last
being Director of Player Development, Basketball Sports Marketing;
and Senior Partner of Whitfield & Blackmon, Attorneys at Law,
LLP. Additionally, Mr. Whitfield is the founder of HoopTee
Charities, Inc., which supports a number of non-profit
organizations and initiatives. Mr. Whitfield holds a Juris
Doctorate from North Carolina Central University, as well as a
Bachelor of Business Administration in economics and a Masters of
Business Administration in marketing, both from Campbell
University.
About O’Reilly Automotive,
Inc.O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. was founded in 1957 by the
O’Reilly family and is one of the largest specialty retailers of
automotive aftermarket parts, tools, supplies, equipment and
accessories in the United States, serving both the do-it-yourself
and professional service provider markets. Visit the Company’s
website at www.OReillyAuto.com for additional information about
O’Reilly, including access to online shopping and current
promotions, store locations, hours and services, employment
opportunities and other programs. As of
September 30, 2021, the Company operated 5,740 stores in
47 U.S. states and 22 stores in Mexico.
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