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How a Memphis Kid Became AutoZone’s Chairman and CEO

How a Memphis Kid Became AutoZone’s Chairman and CEO

Update: 2025-11-17
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On this episode of Our American Stories, William C. Rhodes started as a kid tagging along with his dad on Saturdays in Memphis. Years later, he was guiding AutoZone across the Americas as Chairman, President, and CEO. Along the way, he learned what leadership looks like on the floor, in the field, and in the boardroom, and how corporate governance turns good instincts into durable results. Here's Rhodes with his story of success.

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How a Memphis Kid Became AutoZone’s Chairman and CEO

How a Memphis Kid Became AutoZone’s Chairman and CEO

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