Bruce K. Thorn

Bruce Thorn has served as President, CEO, and a member of the board of directors of Big Lots, Inc., (NYSE: BIG) since October 2018.

Previously, Bruce was President and COO of Tailored Brands from 2015-2018, the parent company of Men’s Wearhouse, Joseph A. Bank, and Joseph Abboud brands. During his time at Tailored Brands, he led the company’s successful transformation strategy. Prior to that, Bruce was at PetSmart from 2007-2015, during which time he served as the company’s EVP leading stores, supply chain, pet services, and PetSmart Canada. Before joining PetSmart, Bruce was COO of LESCO, Inc. where he co-led the company’s successful merger with John Deere in 2007. Prior to PetSmart, Bruce led Global Engineering Services for Gap, Inc. from 2000-2002. Bruce also worked for Cintas Corporation from 1995-2000 where he led the distribution network and was a member of the company’s executive committee.

Before joining the business sector, Bruce earned the rank of captain and served in the U.S. Army’s 3-325 Airborne Battalion Combat Team. He is a ranger-certified Gulf War veteran and was honorably discharged in 1994.