Mr. O’Sullivan joined Burlington as our Chief Executive Officer in September 2019. Mr. O’Sullivan came to Burlington from Ross Stores, an off-price retailer, where he worked for 16 years, rising to become their President and Chief Operating Officer in 2009. While at Ross, Mr. O’Sullivan played a leading role in managing major functional areas such as Stores, Loss Prevention, Supply Chain, Finance, IT, Human Resources, Merchandise Allocations, Merchant Support, and Marketing. Mr. O’Sullivan also served on Ross’s board of directors from 2014 to April 2019. Prior to working at Ross, Mr. O’Sullivan was a Partner at Bain & Company from 1991 to 2003. At Bain, Mr. O’Sullivan worked with companies in the retail industry on business strategy and performance improvement. Mr. O’Sullivan’s day-to-day leadership and experience as our CEO, as well as his extensive experience in the off-price retail sector, gives him unique insights into our opportunities, challenges and operations.

Ms. Vecchio has served as our Group President and Chief Merchandising Officer since July 2021. Prior to her promotion to this role, Ms. Vecchio served as our President and Chief Merchandising Officer from April 2019 through July 2021 and as our Chief Merchandising Officer/Principal from January 2017 through April 2019. From the commencement of her employment with us in May 2015 through January 2017, Ms. Vecchio served as our Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer. From January 2014 to May 2015, Ms. Vecchio provided consulting services to our merchandising organization. From 1997 to June 2011, Ms. Vecchio held various positions in the merchandising organization of Ross Stores, most recently serving as Executive Vice President of Merchandising—Mens/Kids from December 2009 through June 2011 and as Senior Vice President/GMM from February 2005 through December 2009 with various areas of responsibilities including Mens, Kids, Shoes, Lingerie and Hosiery. From 1988 through 1997, Ms. Vecchio held various positions in the merchandising organization of Macy’s.

Mr. Marquette has served as our President and Chief Operating Officer since October 2021. Before joining Burlington, Mr. Marquette served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Ross Stores from March 2021 through his resignation in July 2021. Prior to that, he was Ross Stores’ Group Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from 2019 to 2021, Group Senior Vice President and Deputy Chief Financial Officer from 2018 to 2019, and Senior Vice President, Finance from 2017 to 2018. He was also Senior Vice President, Store Operations from 2015 to 2017, Group Vice President, Store Operations from 2013 to 2015, and Vice President, Store Operations Finance from 2009 to 2013. Prior to joining Ross in 2008 as Director, Strategic Planning, Mr. Marquette held various consulting and management roles over a 12-year period with Bain & Company, Carter’s Inc., and PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Mr. Pasch has served as our Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer since September 2023. Prior to his promotion to this role, he served as SVP of Human Resources from December 2021 through September 2023 and as SVP of Talent Acquisition, Benefits, Compensation, and HRIS from April 2019 through December 2021. From August 2013 through April 2019, Mr. Pasch served as Vice President of Talent Acquisition. He has also served as Director of Organizational Development and as Director of HR for Stores Support from the commencement of his employment with Burlington in April 2010 through February 2013. Prior to joining Burlington, Mr. Pasch held various roles in HR, Stores Support, and Supply Chain Operations over an eleven year period with Finlay Fine Jewelry.