BJ Wholesale Club announces new addition to Board of Directors

Steele currently serves on an advisory board for CVC Capital Partners, who with Leonard Green & Partners are the principal owners of BJ's. He will be entering the Board from March 24, 2016.

Headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, BJ's is a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs in the Eastern United States. The company currently operates 213 clubs and 128 gas stations in 15 states. 

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/Sales positions.

"I am thrilled to have an executive of Rob's talent and experience joining our Board," said Chris Baldwin, BJ's President and Chief Executive Officer.  "I look forward to having the benefit of Rob's expertise and guidance as we manage BJ's going forward."