About
Ms. Cochran has served as a director and as President and Chief Executive Officer of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc., which operates over 664 old country stores and restaurants across 45 states, since September 2011.
Ms. Cochran joined Cracker Barrel in April 2009 as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and was named President and Chief Operating Officer in November 2010. She was previously Chief Executive Officer at book retailer Books-A-Million, Inc. from February 2004 to April 2009 and also served as that company’s President from August 1999 to February 2004, Chief Financial Officer from September 1993 to August 1999 and Vice President of Finance from August 1992 to September 1993.
Ms. Cochran served on the board of directors of Dollar General Corporation from December 2012 to April 2020.
Specific Experience, Qualifications, Attributes and Skills Relevant to Lowe’s
Ms. Cochran brings to Lowe’s Board more than 25 years of retail experience as well as expertise in a number of critical areas, including marketing, risk management and strategic planning. Ms. Cochran also has significant executive-level financial experience, which she developed while serving in multiple leadership finance positions, including Chief Financial Officer of both Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. and Books-A-Million, Inc. Her financial expertise will continue to be a tremendous asset as the Company continues to develop as an omni-channel home improvement company.
Personal Details
Qualifications & Experience
Other directorships (state)
(only entities turnover at least $5m p/a)
| Company | Committee | Position | Date Appointed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board | Chief Executive Officer | 01/09/2011 | |
| Board | President | 02/02/2004 |
Working history
Committee/s
| Company | Committee | Role | Appointment Date | Resignation Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Board | Other Executive | |||
| Audit | Other Executive | |||
| Supervisory Board | Other Executive |