Burlington Stores, Inc. announced today that Shira Goodman, former CEO of Staples, Inc., will join its Board of Directors and Audit Committee effective January 1, 2025.
John Mahoney, Chairman of the Board, stated, “We are very pleased to welcome Shira to our Board as a highly accomplished business leader with considerable public company board experience. I believe that she will enhance the depth and strength of our Board as it continues to oversee the company’s continued strategic growth.”
Burlington Stores CEO Michael O’Sullivan stated, “We are very excited to have Shira as a Board member. She has almost three decades of experience in the retail industry, and her perspectives and expertise will benefit us as we continue to execute on the Burlington 2.0 strategy and aim to drive sales and earnings growth in the years ahead.”
Goodman added, “I am excited to join Burlington’s Board and work with the leadership team. I believe the company is well-positioned for continued growth, and I am eager to contribute to the company’s continued success.”
Goodman has been an advisory director to Charlesbank Capital Partners, a private equity firm, since January 2019. She previously served as the CEO of Staples, Inc. from September 2016 to January 2018.
Goodman served in roles with increasing responsibility at Staples since joining the company in 1992, including president and interim CEO from June 2016 to September 2016; president of North American Operations from January 2016 to June 2016; and president of North American Commercial from February 2014 to June 2016. Before that, Goodman served as executive VP of Global Growth from February 2012 to February 2014, executive VP of Human Resources from March 2009 to February 2012, executive VP of Marketing from May 2001 to March 2009, and in various other management positions.
Before Staples, Goodman worked at Bain & Company from 1986 to 1992 in project design, client relationships and case team management. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of CarMax, Inc. and CBRE Group, Inc., and previously served on the Board of Directors of Henry Schein, Inc., Staples, Inc. and The Stride Rite Corporation.
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