On April 23, 2019, Burlington Stores, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Michael O'Sullivan as the company's new Chief Executive Officer effective on or about September 16, 2019, at which point he will also join the Board. Mr. O'Sullivan, 55, last served as the President and Chief Operating Officer of Ross Stores, Inc. since 2009 and as a member of their Board of Directors since 2014. Upon Mr. O'Sullivan's start date, Thomas A. Kingsbury, currently the Company's Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, will step down from that position and will continue to support the company as Executive Chairman of the Board during a transition period, during which time his current compensation and benefits will continue.

Jennifer Vecchio, currently Chief Merchandising Officer and Principal, has been promoted to President and Chief Merchandising Officer, effective as of April 21, 2019. Ms. Vecchio, 53, has served as the company's Chief Merchandising Officer/Principal since January 2017. From the commencement of her employment with the Company in May 2015 through January 2017, Ms. Vecchio served as the company's Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer.