SiteOne (NYSE: SITE) taps Daniel Laughlin to lead strategy after Salmon retires
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SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc. announced a planned leadership transition in its strategy organization. Scott Salmon will retire as Executive Vice President, Strategy and Development effective March 31, 2026, after helping lead the addition of over 70 companies through acquisitions since joining in 2019.
Senior Vice President of Strategy and Development Daniel Laughlin will assume Salmon’s duties and become an executive officer on March 31, 2026, joining the Executive Leadership Team. Laughlin previously held progressive strategy and development roles at SiteOne from 2014 to 2021 and later held senior development roles at ServiceMaster Brands, Marcone Supply and Alloy Roofing.
The company states there are no special arrangements or family relationships tied to Laughlin’s appointment, and no related party transactions involving him that require disclosure. Salmon will remain with SiteOne in a limited capacity for a period of time to support an orderly transition.
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On March 31, 2026, SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Scott Salmon will retire from his role as Executive Vice President, Strategy and Development, effective March 31, 2026 (the “Transition Date”). Following this date, Mr. Salmon will continue his employment with the Company for a duration of time to assist with an orderly transition of his duties and responsibilities.
In connection with Mr. Salmon’s retirement, Daniel Laughlin, the Company’s Senior Vice President, Strategy and Development, will assume Mr. Salmon’s duties and responsibilities and be appointed an executive officer of the Company, effective as of the Transition Date.
Mr. Laughlin, age 44, has served as Senior Vice President, Strategy and Development of the Company since January 2026. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Laughlin served as Vice President, Mergers and Acquisitions for Alloy Roofing from May 2025 to December 2025, as Senior Vice President of Development for ServiceMaster Brands from May 2023 to April 2025, and as Vice President, Corporate Development for Marcone Supply from November 2021 to April 2023. Mr. Laughlin also previously served in Strategy and Development roles of increasing responsibility with the Company from December 2014 to April 2021.
There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Laughlin and any other persons pursuant to which he was elected as an officer of the Company. There are also no family relationships between Mr. Laughlin and any director or executive officer of the Company. Mr. Laughlin has no direct or indirect material interest in any related party transaction required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On March 31, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the Company’s planned succession. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. This information is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that section, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the filings of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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| 99.1 | Press Release dated March 31, 2026 |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY, INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ Travis Jackson | |
| Travis Jackson | ||
| General Counsel & Secretary | ||
Date: March 31, 2026
EXHIBIT INDEX TO CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K
Dated March 31, 2026
99.1 Press Release dated March 31, 2026
Exhibit 99.1
SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY ANNOUNCES THE RETIREMENT OF SCOTT SALMON AND THE APPOINTMENT OF DANIEL LAUGHLIN AS SUCCESSOR
ROSWELL, GA – MARCH 31, 2026 – SiteOne® Landscape Supply, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: SITE) announced today that Scott Salmon will retire from his role as Executive Vice President of Strategy and Development on March 31, 2026. In connection with Mr. Salmon’s retirement, the Company has also announced that Daniel Laughlin, currently Senior Vice President of Strategy and Development, will succeed Mr. Salmon and join the Company’s Executive Leadership Team, also effective March 31, 2026. Following the transition, Mr. Salmon will remain with the Company in a limited capacity for a duration of time.
“Since joining SiteOne in 2019, Scott has played an important role during a key period of our growth, leading our acquisition efforts and supporting the company’s strategy through disciplined expansion, integration, and long-term value creation initiatives,” said Doug Black, Chairman and CEO of SiteOne. “During his tenure, Scott helped add over 70 companies to SiteOne while significantly improving our integration and onboarding of these businesses. We appreciate Scott’s many contributions to the company and I want to personally thank him for his years of service.”
Mr. Laughlin previously served in progressive leadership roles in Strategy and Development at SiteOne from 2014 to 2021. During this time, Mr. Laughlin played a central role in executing the Company’s acquisition strategy while building strong relationships with leadership teams and acquisition partners. Prior to rejoining SiteOne in January 2026 as Senior Vice President of Strategy and Development, Mr. Laughlin held senior strategy and development roles at ServiceMaster Brands, Marcone Supply, and most recently Alloy Roofing. He has a degree in Finance and Accounting from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and an MBA from the Wake Forest University School of Business.
“Daniel has worked closely with Scott over several years and has been extensively involved in executing our acquisition strategy,” continued Mr. Black. “His experience, leadership, and familiarity with our business will enable a seamless transition and we are confident in his ability to continue building on the strong foundation that has been established.”
About SiteOne Landscape Supply:
SiteOne Landscape Supply (NYSE: SITE), is the largest and only full product line national wholesale distributor of landscape supplies
in the United States and has an established presence in Canada. Its customers are primarily residential and commercial landscape professionals
who specialize in the design, installation and maintenance of lawns, gardens, golf courses and other outdoor spaces. https://www.siteone.com/
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Investor Relations:
SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc.
470-270-7011
investors@siteone.com
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