Ankeny, Iowa-based Casey’s General Stores Inc. has hired Katrina Lindsey as chief legal officer and corporate secretary. This role leads Casey’s legal, risk management, compliance, food safety, government affairs and corporate reporting functions at the third largest convenience retailer and fifth largest pizza chain in the US.
Lindsey will report to CEO Darren Rebelez and will start in January.
“Katrina is a seasoned legal counselor and senior executive, with over 20 years of legal leadership at Fortune 500 companies in the retail, restaurant and entertainment industries,” said Rebelez. “Her deep, highly-relevant background will benefit our teams and organization as we advance Casey’s strategic plan.”
Lindsey’s experience most recently includes several years at Office Depot, where she served as SVP, deputy general counsel, chief compliance officer and assistant corporate secretary. She held roles on the company’s information security incident response team, enterprise risk management committee, diversity and inclusion council and sustainability governance council. Earlier this year she was recruited to a chief diversity officer and SVP, business development at a subsidiary within the company.
Prior to Office Depot, Lindsey worked at Darden Restaurants, leading the 1,700-plus restaurant chain’s legal team as SVP, division general counsel. Before joining Darden, she spent six years at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. She began her career with several years focused on real estate and commercial litigation in law firms.
“Casey’s is a hidden gem in retail with its unique position in the communities it serves and the ways it serves them, whether it’s food, fuel or essentials,” Lindsey said. “I’m excited to be joining a strong leadership team and partner to advance business priorities.”
Lindsey holds a Juris Doctorate from Stetson University College of Law in St. Petersburg, Florida, and a bachelor’s degree in communication from Florida State University.
Casey’s is a Fortune 500 company operating more than 2,300 convenience stores. Founded more than 50 years ago, the company has grown to become the third-largest convenience store retailer and the fifth-largest pizza chain in the United States.
