Kal Patel

Kal Patel is an accomplished retail executive with extensive experience in operations and logistics across multiple major companies. Currently serving as Vice President of Distribution at Dollar General since October 2018, Kal has held various leadership positions within the company, including Senior Vice President of Store Operations and Divisional Vice-President. Prior to Dollar General, Kal was the Senior Vice President of Brand Operations at Chair King Backyard Store and worked as a self-employed Retail Executive. Kal's notable tenure at Walmart spanned from 2008 to 2016, where responsibilities included overseeing operations for a significant number of stores across multiple states and leading supply chain initiatives. Kal also held leadership roles at Academy Sports & Outdoors, including Executive Vice President of Operations. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management and Marketing from The University of Texas at Austin.