Big Lots exec joins Express c-suite

Express has ended its search for a new finance head.

The fashion apparel retailer has appointed Jason Judd as the company’s senior VP and CFO, effective April 4. He succeeds Perry Pericleous, who left Express in November 2021 to become chief financial officer of 99 Cents Only Stores.

Judd joins Express from Big Lots, where he has served as senior VP, corporate finance and treasurer since October 2019. Previously, he was CFO of Justice at Ascena Retail Group, and held leadership roles at L Brands. He has been a member of the Park National Bank board and Park National Corporation board since January 2019.

"I am pleased to welcome Jason to Express,” said CEO Tim Baxter. “He is a seasoned, well-rounded, and accomplished financial executive with a proven track record of delivering results. His experience across industries and companies, combined with his passion for retail makes him a terrific complement to our extraordinary leadership team.”

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Express operates more than 550 retail and outlet stores in the United States and Puerto Rico.