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AutoZone on Jan. 2 completed its previously announced leadership transition plan.

Phil Daniele became president and CEO. Daniele, a 30-year AutoZoner, previously served as executive vice president merchandising, marketing and supply chain.

Bill Rhodes, who most recently served as chairman, president and CEO, transitioned into the role of executive chairman. Rhodes served as AutoZone’s CEO for nearly 19 years.

“A very special congratulations to Phil on becoming AutoZone’s president and CEO,” Rhodes said in a news release. “For only the fifth time in our company’s rich history, we have a new CEO. I am tremendously excited about AutoZone’s future and continued growth under Phil’s leadership.”

AutoZone first announced the leadership changes on June 26.

“I am extremely honored and enthusiastic about the opportunity to serve as president and CEO of AutoZone, a company that I love dearly and have been a part of for over three decades,” Daniele said. “Our ability to put the customer first is and will forever be the key to our accelerated growth and continued success. Both Bill and I deeply believe that AutoZone’s best days lie ahead.”

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