BJ's names former Limited COO as board member

Natick, Mass. BJ's Wholesale Club said late Monday that it has named Leonard A. Schlesinger, formerly COO of Limited Brands, to its board of directors.

Schlesinger is currently president of Massachusetts' Babson College.

At Limited Brands, Schlesinger oversaw operations for Express, Limited Stores, Victoria's Secret Beauty, Bath and Body Works and other units.

Schlesinger has also worked at Au Bon Pain Co. as COO.