Big Lots Names New Chief Merchandising, Financial Officers

Big Lots has made three executive promotions along with realignment of responsibilities.

Lisa Bachmann has been promoted to evp/chief merchandising and operating officer with primary responsibility for the merchandising, planning and allocation, and global sourcing teams.  Additionally, she will maintain responsibility for the information technology strategy and team as the company develops its e-commerce strategy. Bachmann has held a number of different roles of increasing responsibility while serving Big Lots for the last 13 years

Timothy Johnson has been promoted to evp/chief administrative officer and chief financial officer, with primary responsibility for the accounting and finance functions, asset protection of stores, offices, and distribution centers, and the real estate team. In his new role, he assumes responsibility for the company's distribution centers and global logistics operations. Johnson has been with Big Lots for 15 years. 

Michael Schlonsky was promoted to evp/human resources and store operations, with primary responsibility for associates and associate relations. In his new role, Schlonsky assumes responsibility for all aspects of operations in the retailer’s 1,460 stores. Schlonsky has been with Big Lots for 22 years. 

In conjunction with these promotions, the company announced the departure of Richard Chene, former evp/chief merchandising officer, effective yesterday, August 27.