At Home announced that Lewis L. (Lee) Bird III, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, will retire effective December 31, 2023 after 11 years leading the company. The Board has initiated a search to identify the company?s next CEO. At Home has formed an Office of the CEO to assume the responsibility for leading the business.

The Office of the CEO includes Jeff Evans, President and Chief Merchandising Officer; Jerry Murray, Chief Financial Officer; and Ashley Sheetz, Chief Operating Officer. Erik Ragatz, At Home?s Lead Director, will serve as Executive Chairman. Bird joined the company as CEO in December 2012 after leadership roles at top companies including Nike and Old Navy.

Under Bird?s leadership over the past decade, At Home has evolved to provide consumers with the largest assortment of home and holiday décor products at the best value. Bird oversaw At Home?s expansion from 58 stores and $364 million of revenue to 268 stores and nearly $2 billion in revenue today. He also led the rebranding of the company as At Home in 2014 and helped launch the company?s omnichannel offering.

In addition, Bird steered At Home through the COVID-19 pandemic and spearheaded the development of the company?s loyalty program in 2017, which has grown to over 15 million members.