BJ's promotes Bill Werner to Chief Development Officer, raises base salary to $800K

BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.

Bill Werner promoted from EVP, Strategy and Development to EVP, Chief Development Officer effective Oct 8, 2026.
In the new role Werner adds oversight of BJ's business-to-business operations on top of real estate and fuel growth strategies.
Werner's annual base salary increased to $800,000; his employment agreement dated May 10, 2021 remains unchanged and in effect.
Compensation Committee approved awards for resolving the credit card interchange fee litigation: CFO Laura Felice received $250,000 cash.
Werner received $500,000 cash plus RSUs granted Sept 30, 2026 worth $500,000, vesting in full on the second anniversary of grant.

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Bill Werner

Executive Vice President, Chief Development Officer

BJ · BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.

Effective: 2026-10-08
Filed: October 15, 2026, 4:20 PM ET

On October 8, 2026, the Company announced the promotion of Bill Werner, formerly Executive Vice President, Strategy and Development, to Executive Vice President, Chief Development Officer, effective on the same date.

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Bill Werner changed role as Executive Vice President, Chief Development Officer at BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc..

Action: promoted
Role: Executive Vice President, Chief Development Officer

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On October 8, 2026, the Company announced the promotion of Bill Werner, formerly Executive Vice President, Strategy and Development, to Executive Vice President, Chief Development Officer, effective on the same date.

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