Big Lots president and CEO David Campisi has taken a medical leave after he was hospitalized on December 1 after an undisclosed health issue. A company press release noted that Campisi as of Monday, December 4, was recuperating at home.
In connection with Campisi’s temporary leave of absence, the Big Lots board of directors has assigned his executive responsibilities to Lisa Bachmann, evp/chief merchandising and operating officer; and Timothy Johnson, evp/chief administrative and chief financial officer, effective immediately.
Bachmann and Johnson will continue to work closely with the other members of the company’s executive leadership team and the board during Campisi’s medical leave. In addition, James Chambers, the company’s non-executive chair of the board, intends to spend additional time in Columbus with the leadership team during the duration of the medical leave.