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Douglas A. Lindsay

Also Known As Douglas Lindsay, Douglas, Lindsay

CEO of Aaron’s

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Douglas A. Lindsay is a CEO & Director of Aaron's, Inc.(AAN)

Douglas A. Lindsay is Chief Executive Officer & Director at The Aaron's Co., Inc. Mr. Lindsay is also on the board of Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Member of Rotary Club of Atlanta.

In the past Mr. Lindsay occupied the position of Vice President-Finance of HQ Global Workplaces, Inc., Vice President-Finance for Office Metro Ltd., Chief Executive Officer-Aaron's Business at PROG Holdings, Inc., Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President for Populus Financial Group, Inc. and Chief Executive Officer-Aaron Business at Aaron's LLC.

He was previously Chief Executive Officer of the Aaron's Business, a position he has held since July 2020. Prior to his current position, Mr. Lindsay served as President of the Aaron's Business since February 2016. Prior to joining Aaron's, Mr. Lindsay served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at ACE Cash Express from February 2012 to January 2016. During his time at ACE, Douglas led all retail operations, products, marketing, merchandising and support functions, and was a key member of an executive team that consistently grew revenue and drove improved margins. Prior to joining ACE Cash Express, Douglas was Vice President of Finance at Regus, Plc / HQ Global Workplaces, Inc., where he was responsible for financial planning and analysis, business intelligence, investor relations and mergers and acquisitions. 

Douglas received an M.B.A. from the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University and a B.S. in Business Administration and Accounting from Washington and Lee University

Education

  • M.B.A - Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University
  • B.S. in Business Administration and Accounting - Washington and Lee University

Career

  • Aaron's - CEO
  • Aaron's - director