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Five Below Appoints Interim President and CEO, Launches Search for Permanent CEO

PUBLIC · FIVEJul 17, 2024•almost 2 years ago

Position

Chairman

Company

Five Below

Tom Vellios
PhiladelphiaRetail

Description

Five Below has announced a leadership transition, with Joel Anderson stepping down from his roles of president and CEO. Kenneth Bull, the chief operating officer, has been appointed as interim president and CEO, and Tom Vellios, co-founder and chairman, as interim executive chairman. The company has also launched a search for a permanent CEO.

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Company

Five Below

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

About

Five Below is the ultimate destination for fun, freedom, and unlimited possibilities. Our mission is to create an amazing experience where life feels better, filled with the newest, coolest stuff at prices so low, you can always say yes. With over 20,000 associates, our growth stems from embracing our purpose and living The Five Below Way—a set of values and behaviors that unite our team and make us unique.

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