Laura Sen joins Burlington Stores' board of directors

Burlington Stores, Inc. has appointed Laura J. Sen, former non-executive chairman and chief executive officer of BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc., to its board of directors and its audit committee effective June 29, 2018. The company said that Sen is filling the board seat formerly held by Tricia Patrick, currently a managing director of Advent International Corporation, who stepped down from the Burlington Stores’ board effective June 29, 2018.

Commenting on Sen’s appointment, Tom Kingsbury, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of the company said in a statement: “We are very pleased to welcome Laura to our board as a highly accomplished retail leader whose experience will benefit the company as it continues to grow.”

“I am excited to join Burlington’s board and work with this exceptional team. The company is well positioned in the off-price retail space, and I look forward to sharing my experiences and contributing to its future direction and growth,” added Sen.

Prior to her role as chairman at BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. from January 2016 through March 2018 and Sen was its chief executive officer from February 2009 through January 2016. She served as BJ’s chief operating officer from January 2008 through February 2009 and was also its executive vice president of merchandising and logistics from January 2007 through January 2008, and held the same position from 1997 to March 2003. From March 2003 to December 2006, Sen was the principal of Sen Retail Consulting, advising companies in the retail sector in the areas of merchandising and logistics.

In addition to Burlington Stores, Sen also serves as a director of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and the Massachusetts Port Authority. She has previously served as a director of BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc., EMC Corporation, Rue21, Inc., Abington Savings Bank and the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston.

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