Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. has appointed Jill Windrum as chief accounting officer and deputy chief financial officer, with her role commencing on 31 August. Windrum takes over the position of principal accounting officer from CFO Brian LaRose.
Leadership and Responsibilities
Windrum will oversee the company’s accounting and financial reporting operations, collaborating across departments on financial planning, controls, and enhancing the scalability of the finance organisation. Her extensive experience, particularly from tenure at Maxar Technologies where she held various financial leadership roles, is expected to be an asset to Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.
Executive Endorsement
Marcus Lemonis, Executive Chairman and CEO of the company, praised Windrum’s appointment, citing her strong technical skills, experience with public companies, and sound judgement as key attributes that will aid in the company’s enhanced execution.
Compensation and Transition
In her new role, Windrum will earn an annual base salary of $400,000, with eligibility for an annual cash performance bonus. This transition was detailed in a recent filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission released on Thursday.
Background of Leadership
Windrum’s predecessor, Brian LaRose, assumed the position of CFO in April, having previously served as CFO at The Container Store since March 2025. LaRose’s career also includes significant financial leadership experience from his time at Petco.
Company’s Strategic Shift
The announcement of Windrum’s appointment follows a strategic rebranding for Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc., as it plans to change its corporate name to Neighborhood Intelligence. The rebranded organization will start trading under the new Nasdaq ticker symbol NXH beginning Monday.
Reporting based on coverage first published by retaildive.com.