New member named to BJ’s board of directors
New member named to BJ’s board of directors
BJ’s Wholesale Club Inc. has announced that Robert Steele will join its board of directors, effective March 24. Steele currently serves on an advisory board for CVC Capital Partners, which with Leonard Green & Partners are the principal owners of BJ’s.
Prior to joining CVC, Steele served as vice chairman of global health and well-being at Procter & Gamble Co. from 2007 until his retirement in 2011. 
Robert Steele
Steele brings rich industry expertise in his role as an adviser to CVC. “I am thrilled to have an executive of Rob’s talent and experience joining our Board,” Chris Baldwin, BJ’s president and chief executive officer, said in a press release. “I look forward to having the benefit of Rob’s expertise and guidance as we manage BJ’s going forward.”
Steele held numerous leadership positions in his 35 years with P&G, including group president of global household care, group president of North America, vice president North America home care, and a variety of brand management and sales positions. He has served on several boards of directors, including Kellogg Co., Beam Co., and for over 20 years served as a trustee of The St. Joseph Home for Handicapped Children.
In addition to his advisory role at CVC, Steele serves on the boards of directors of Keurig Green Mountain Inc. and Berry Plastics.
