Burlington Stores, Inc. Announces Leadership Succession Plan
Thomas Kingsbury , Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, will step down as CEO on or aboutSeptember 16, 2019 , after more than 10 years in that role. Mr. Kingsbury will continue to support the Company as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors during a transition period.- Michael O’Sullivan, formerly President and Chief Operating Officer of
Ross Stores, Inc. , will join the Company on or aboutSeptember 16, 2019 as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. O’Sullivan will also be appointed to the Company’s Board. Jennifer Vecchio , Chief Merchandising Officer, Principal, has been appointed to the newly created role of President, Chief Merchandising Officer, effective immediately. She will continue to be responsible for Merchandising and Planning, and will also oversee Marketing and Strategy.
“Given our tremendous progress and the strong foundation we have established, the Board and I believe now is the right time to transition to new leadership,” said Mr. Kingsbury. “Michael brings extensive experience and a proven record of success in the off-price retail business, and his team-oriented leadership style makes him a natural fit for our organization. We believe that Michael is uniquely qualified to lead
“Jennifer has outstanding merchandising and leadership skills, strong relationships with the vendor community and a deep understanding of our business model. She is an energetic and inspirational leader, and the Board and I believe she will continue to drive the Company’s merchandising and marketing strategies as President and Chief Merchandising Officer,” Mr. Kingsbury continued. “I am privileged to have served alongside an outstanding team during my time as CEO, and thank our Board, leadership team and employees across the country for their dedication and commitment.”
Mr. O’Sullivan commented, “Under Tom’s leadership,
Updated Fiscal First Quarter 2019 Outlook
The Company now expects Adjusted Earnings Per Share for the 13 weeks ending
About Michael O’Sullivan
Mr. O’Sullivan has significant off-price retail experience, having served in executive positions at
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