BJ’s Wholesale Club appoints new president
BJ’s Wholesale Club is shaking up its leadership division.
The retailer announced that Lee Delaney has been appointed its new president, effective immediately.
Delaney, the current executive vice president, chief commercial officer, will lead the Westborough, Mass.-based company’s retail, e-commerce and membership operations, as well continue his current responsibilities for merchandising, supply chain and marketing.
He will report to Christopher J. Baldwin, the chairman and CEO of the company.
“Lee’s strategic vision and leadership have been instrumental in transforming BJ’s Wholesale Club,” Baldwin said. “We are creating a focused commercial organization that will provide outstanding member service by delivering great products at unbeatable value. Under Lee’s leadership, the new organization will build on our progress as we continue our transformation, driving long-term, profitable growth. I look forward to continuing to partner with Lee to transform BJ’s Wholesale Club.”
Before joining the company, Delaney was a partner in the Boston office of Bain & Company. Prior to that, he worked at Electronic Data Systems and Deloitte Consulting.
“We have great opportunities ahead of us, and I’m thrilled to lead a strong team as we execute our strategic priorities,” Delaney said. “The new structure will enable us to create a seamless membership experience from acquisition to renewal, while providing the outstanding value and service that members expect from BJ’s Wholesale Club. I look forward to building on our momentum as we continue our transformation.”
The retailer announced that Lee Delaney has been appointed its new president, effective immediately.
Delaney, the current executive vice president, chief commercial officer, will lead the Westborough, Mass.-based company’s retail, e-commerce and membership operations, as well continue his current responsibilities for merchandising, supply chain and marketing.He will report to Christopher J. Baldwin, the chairman and CEO of the company.
“Lee’s strategic vision and leadership have been instrumental in transforming BJ’s Wholesale Club,” Baldwin said. “We are creating a focused commercial organization that will provide outstanding member service by delivering great products at unbeatable value. Under Lee’s leadership, the new organization will build on our progress as we continue our transformation, driving long-term, profitable growth. I look forward to continuing to partner with Lee to transform BJ’s Wholesale Club.”
Before joining the company, Delaney was a partner in the Boston office of Bain & Company. Prior to that, he worked at Electronic Data Systems and Deloitte Consulting.
“We have great opportunities ahead of us, and I’m thrilled to lead a strong team as we execute our strategic priorities,” Delaney said. “The new structure will enable us to create a seamless membership experience from acquisition to renewal, while providing the outstanding value and service that members expect from BJ’s Wholesale Club. I look forward to building on our momentum as we continue our transformation.”