BJ’s Wholesale Club Names Scott Schmadeke, Executive Vice President, Chief Operations Officer
BJ’s Wholesale Club (NYSE: BJ) announced Scott Schmadeke as the new Executive Vice President, Chief Operations Officer, effective immediately. Schmadeke will oversee all BJ’s clubs, distribution centers, logistics, and asset protection and safety. He will report to CEO Bob Eddy and join the executive leadership team. Krystyna Kostka has been named Chief Supply Chain Officer, responsible for distribution and logistics networks, planning, allocation, and robotics and automation. Kostka will report to Schmadeke. Schmadeke and Kostka replace Jeff Desroches, who resigned. Schmadeke joined BJ’s in 2018, significantly improving club performance and driving profitable growth. Kostka, with BJ’s since 2014, has led fuel operations and the deployment of robotics and automation. CEO Bob Eddy praised their leadership and contributions to BJ’s growth and efficiency.
BJ’s Wholesale Club (NYSE: BJ) ha annunciato Scott Schmadeke come nuovo Vicepresidente Esecutivo e Chief Operations Officer, con effetto immediato. Schmadeke supervisionerà tutti i club BJ, i centri di distribuzione, la logistica, la protezione degli asset e la sicurezza. Riporterà direttamente al CEO Bob Eddy e entrerà a far parte del team di leadership esecutiva. Krystyna Kostka è stata nominata Chief Supply Chain Officer, responsabile delle reti di distribuzione e logistica, pianificazione, allocazione, e robotica e automazione. Kostka riporterà a Schmadeke. Schmadeke e Kostka sostituiscono Jeff Desroches, che si è dimesso. Schmadeke è entrato in BJ’s nel 2018, migliorando notevolmente le prestazioni dei club e guidando una crescita profittevole. Kostka, presente in BJ’s dal 2014, ha guidato le operazioni di carburante e l'implementazione di robotica e automazione. Il CEO Bob Eddy ha elogiato la loro leadership e i contributi alla crescita e all'efficienza di BJ’s.
BJ’s Wholesale Club (NYSE: BJ) anunció a Scott Schmadeke como el nuevo Vicepresidente Ejecutivo y Director de Operaciones, con efecto inmediato. Schmadeke supervisará todos los clubes de BJ, los centros de distribución, la logística y la protección de activos y seguridad. Informará al CEO Bob Eddy y se unirá al equipo de liderazgo ejecutivo. Krystyna Kostka ha sido nombrada Directora de la Cadena de Suministro, responsable de las redes de distribución y logística, planificación, asignación y robótica y automatización. Kostka informará a Schmadeke. Schmadeke y Kostka reemplazan a Jeff Desroches, quien renunció. Schmadeke se unió a BJ’s en 2018, mejorando significativamente el rendimiento del club y fomentando un crecimiento rentable. Kostka, en BJ’s desde 2014, ha liderado las operaciones de combustible y el despliegue de robótica y automatización. El CEO Bob Eddy elogió su liderazgo y contribuciones al crecimiento y la eficiencia de BJ’s.
BJ’s Wholesale Club (NYSE: BJ)는 스콧 슈마데케를 새로운 운영 부사장(COO)으로 즉시 임명했다고 발표했습니다. 슈마데케는 모든 BJ의 클럽, 물류 센터, 물류, 자산 보호 및 안전을 감독합니다. 그는 CEO 밥 에디에게 보고하며, 경영진 리더십 팀에 합류합니다. 크리스티나 코스트카는 공급망 책임자(Chief Supply Chain Officer)로 임명되어 분배와 물류 네트워크, 계획, 할당, 로봇 및 자동화의 책임을 맡게 됩니다. 코스트카는 슈마데케에게 보고합니다. 슈마데케와 코스트카는 사임한 제프 데스로체스를 대체합니다. 슈마데케는 2018년에 BJ에 합류하여 클럽 성과를 크게 향상시키고 수익성 있는 성장을 주도했습니다. 코스트카는 2014년부터 BJ에 재직하며 연료 운영과 로봇 및 자동화의 배포를 이끌어왔습니다. CEO 밥 에디는 그들의 리더십과 BJ의 성장 및 효율성에 대한 기여를 찬양했습니다.
BJ’s Wholesale Club (NYSE: BJ) a annoncé Scott Schmadeke comme le nouveau Vice-Président Exécutif et Directeur des Opérations, avec effet immédiat. Schmadeke supervisera tous les clubs BJ, les centres de distribution, la logistique, ainsi que la protection des actifs et la sécurité. Il rapportera au CEO Bob Eddy et rejoindra l'équipe de direction exécutive. Krystyna Kostka a été nommée Directrice de la Chaîne d'Approvisionnement, responsable des réseaux de distribution et de logistique, de la planification, de l'allocation, ainsi que de la robotique et de l'automatisation. Kostka rapportera à Schmadeke. Schmadeke et Kostka remplacent Jeff Desroches, qui a démissionné. Schmadeke a rejoint BJ’s en 2018, améliorant considérablement les performances des clubs et stimulant une croissance rentable. Kostka, présente chez BJ’s depuis 2014, a dirigé les opérations de carburant et le déploiement de la robotique et de l'automatisation. Le CEO Bob Eddy a salué leur leadership et leurs contributions à la croissance et à l'efficacité de BJ’s.
BJ’s Wholesale Club (NYSE: BJ) hat Scott Schmadeke als neuen Executive Vice President und Chief Operations Officer mit sofortiger Wirkung bekannt gegeben. Schmadeke wird alle BJ-Clubs, Verteilzentren, Logistik sowie den Schutz von Vermögenswerten und Sicherheit überwachen. Er wird an CEO Bob Eddy berichten und dem Führungsteam beitreten. Krystyna Kostka wurde zur Chief Supply Chain Officer ernannt und ist verantwortlich für die Verteilungs- und Logistiknetzwerke, Planung, Zuweisung sowie Robotik und Automatisierung. Kostka wird an Schmadeke berichten. Schmadeke und Kostka ersetzen Jeff Desroches, der zurückgetreten ist. Schmadeke ist 2018 zu BJ’s gekommen und hat die Club-Leistung erheblich verbessert und profitables Wachstum gefördert. Kostka ist seit 2014 bei BJ’s und hat die Treibstoffoperationen sowie den Einsatz von Robotik und Automatisierung geleitet. CEO Bob Eddy lobte ihre Führung und Beiträge zum Wachstum und zur Effizienz von BJ’s.
- Scott Schmadeke's promotion may enhance club performance and profitable growth.
- Krystyna Kostka's appointment could drive efficiency in distribution and logistics through robotics and automation.
- Leadership changes aim to ensure world-class service and operational efficiency.
- Resignation of Jeff Desroches may lead to transitional challenges.
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This management reshuffle, while appearing significant internally, represents a routine operational transition that is unlikely to materially impact BJ's Wholesale Club's near-term performance or stock value. The appointments are internal promotions of seasoned executives who have been with the company for several years, suggesting operational continuity rather than strategic transformation.
Both Schmadeke and Kostka have demonstrated track records in their previous roles - Schmadeke with club performance and fresh offerings and Kostka with fuel operations and automation initiatives. However, these appointments primarily represent organizational restructuring rather than a fundamental change in business direction or financial outlook.
Krystyna Kostka named Chief Supply Chain Officer
Schmadeke will have responsibility for all BJ’s clubs, distribution centers, logistics and asset protection and safety. He will report to Bob Eddy, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and will serve on the company’s executive leadership team.
Krystyna Kostka, currently Senior Vice President, Operations, has been named Chief Supply Chain Officer. She will lead the company’s distribution and logistics networks, planning and allocation and robotics and automation. Kostka will report to Schmadeke.
“Scott and Krystyna are dynamic leaders with deep knowledge of our company and impressive records at BJ’s,” Eddy said. “These changes will ensure that we continue to offer world-class service to our members and drive efficiency across our network as we deliver unbeatable value and profitable growth. I look forward to continuing to work with Scott and Krystyna as we take care of the families who depend on us.”
Schmadeke joined BJ’s in 2018 and made an immediate impact in elevating club performance with a relentless focus on team member development, member service and profitable growth. He led the transformation of BJ’s perishable distribution centers and most recently helped lead the highly successful roll out of BJ’s enhanced fresh offerings. Schmadeke has also been instrumental in the success of the company’s new club openings.
Kostka joined BJ’s in 2014, leading fuel operations. She has played a key role in the successful growth of BJ’s Gas. Kostka is also responsible for club and distribution center operations infrastructure. Most recently, Kostka has been the driving force behind the company’s deployment of robotics, automation and emerging technologies in BJ’s clubs and distribution centers.
Schmadeke and Kostka will fill the role previously held by Jeff Desroches, Executive Vice President, Chief Operations Officer, who has resigned from his position.
About BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.
BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BJ) is a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs focused on delivering significant value to its members and serving a shared purpose: “We take care of the families who depend on us.” The company provides a wide assortment of fresh foods, produce, a full-service deli, fresh bakery, household essentials and gas. In addition, BJ’s offers the latest technology, home decor, small appliances, apparel, seasonal items and more to deliver unbeatable value to smart-saving families. Headquartered in
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