Burlington Stores' HR chief Matthew Pasch to leave September 1; John Pershing named successor
Burlington Stores said Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Matthew Pasch will depart effective September 1, 2026, under a severance agreement dated July 31, 2026. John Pershing is expected to succeed him effective October 2026, which gives shareholders a named successor for a senior officer role.
Key points
- Matthew Pasch's departure is effective September 1, 2026.
- His severance agreement provides for pro-rata continued vesting of his 2024 performance-based RSU award, based on actual performance over the three-year period.
- John Pershing is expected to become EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer in October 2026; he previously held CHRO roles at Barnes & Noble, Canadian Tire and Ascena Retail Group.
- The full severance agreement will be filed as an exhibit to the Form 10-Q for the period ending August 1, 2026.
The filing
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