Veteran CPG executive joins BJ’s board

The former head of global health and well-being at Procter & Gamble is the newest member of the board of directors at BJ’s Wholesale Club.



Robert Steele will join the BJ’s board effective March 24. The 35 year veteran of Procter & Gamble currently serves on an advisory board for CVC Capital Partners, who 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 Company from 2007 until his retirement in 2011. Prior to that, during his 35 year career, Steele held numerous leadership positions 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.



In addition to his advisory role at CVC, Steele serves on the boards of directors of Keurig Green Mountain, Inc., and Berry Plastics. He has also served on the boards of Kellogg Company, Beam Company, and for over 20 years served as a Trustee of The St. Joseph Home for Handicapped Children.



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



BJ’s currently operates 213 clubs and 128 gas stations in 15 states.