BJ’s Wholesale Club has announced that its board of directors has appointed Bob Eddy, president and CEO, as chairman of the board, effective June 15, 2023.. Eddy will succeed Chris Baldwin, who will remain on the company’s board as a director.
“We have observed Bob’s clear passion for the company in the boardroom as well as through the successful execution of our long-term vision,” said Rob Steele, the board’s lead independent director, in a statement. “We believe that Bob’s role as chairman and chief executive officer will further strengthen the collaborative relationship between management and the board, balanced with appropriate oversight embodied in our independent directors and in my role as lead independent director. I look forward to continue working with Bob as chairman.”
Eddy, who has served on the board since 2021, joined the company in 2007. He was named executive vice president and chief financial officer in 2011 and served as executive vice president, chief financial and administrative officer from 2018 to April 2021 when he was appointed president and CEO.
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