BJ's Wholesale Club Names Two Key Executives
BJ’s Wholesale Club has named Scott Schmadeke its executive vice president and chief operations officer. He reports to Bob Eddy, chairman and CEO of the retailer.
Previously BJ’s senior vice president of Field and Fresh Operations, Schmadeke will be responsible for all BJ’s clubs, distribution centers, logistics, asset protection, and safety.
Krystyna Kostka, currently senior vice president of 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 and 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.”
Schmadeke joined BJ’s in 2018 and led the transformation of the retailer’s perishable distribution centers and most recently helped lead the successful rollout 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 and chief operations officer, who has resigned from his position.
