Laura J. Sen Board’s Director, EMC

EMC Corporation announced the appointment of Laura J. Sen, 59, to its board of directors, effective immediately.

She is currently CEO of BJ’s Wholesale Club.

Her appointment expands the size of the EMC board of directors to thirteen.

Joe Tucci, EMC chairman and CEO, said: “We are delighted to welcome Laura Sen to EMC. With her exceptional leadership record and deep operating experience, Laura will bring valuable insights to the Board as we work to ensure our company’s continued success.“

William D. Green, independent lead director of the EMC board of directors, said: “Laura joins the EMC Board following an extensive search. We are extremely pleased and look forward to working with Laura.”

Prior to her current role at BJ’s, Sen spent more than 20 years at BJ’s in a broad range of senior management roles, including president from January 2008 to September 2015, COO from January 2008 to February 2009 and EVP of merchandising and logistics from January 2007 to January 2008.