About
Fred Whitfield is an Independent Director of O'Reilly Automotive, Inc., serving on the Human Capital and Compensation Committee and the Corporate Governance/Nominating Committee. He was President, Vice Chairman, Alternate Governor and Minority Owner of Hornets Sports & Entertainment from 2018 until his retirement in 2023, having held progressively senior roles there since 2006. He brings more than 30 years of leadership in the professional sports and entertainment industry and previously served as a member of the National Basketball Association's Global Diversity and Inclusion Council.
Roles
O Reilly Automotive Inc.
Director · Current role
2021–present
Hornets Sports & Entertainment
President, Vice Chairman, Alternate Governor and Minority Owner · American entertainment and sports company; retired 2023.
2018-2023
Hornets Sports & Entertainment
President, Chief Operating Officer, Alternate Governor and Minority Owner
2014-2018
Hornets Sports & Entertainment
President, Chief Operating Officer and Alternate Governor
2006-2014
Director Compensation
FY 2025Fees earned or paid in cash
$115,500
Stock awards
$180,997
Total
$296,497
Also at O Reilly Automotive Inc.
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