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AutoZone Adds Board Member; Names Senior Vice President, Planning

15 May 2000

AutoZone Adds Board Member; Names Senior Vice President, Planning

    MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 12 AutoZone's board of directors, at a regularly 
scheduled meeting today, announced W. Andrew McKenna, 54, was appointed to 
the company's board of directors, increasing the board from 10 to 11 members. 
Additionally, Robert Olsen, 48, has rejoined the company in the newly created 
position of senior vice president, planning.

    McKenna is president of SciQuest.com, a leading web-based interactive
marketplace for scientific products.  Prior to that he served in various
senior positions with Home Depot and Deloitte & Touche.

     "Andy's vast experience with such a successful do-it-yourself retailer
like Home Depot plus his background in e-commerce will fit in perfectly with
the direction our company is heading," said John C. Adams Jr., AutoZone
chairman and CEO.

    Olsen has served in various senior financial and operating positions for
Leslie's Poolmart, AutoZone and PepsiCo.  Olsen will oversee the company's
financial planning and research efforts.  He will report to Tim Vargo,
president and COO.

    "It's great to welcome Bob back," said Adams.  "His financial background
spans back to our Auto Shack days and we're very much looking forward to Bob
bringing additional strength to our management team."