Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. (NYSE:BBBY) announced changes to its executive leadership and board of directors effective May 15, according to a statement based on a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The board appointed Brian LaRose, currently CFO and principal financial officer, to the additional role of principal accounting officer, succeeding Leah Putnam. No arrangements or family relationships exist regarding his appointment.
The board also appointed Tamara Ward as a new director, effective May 15, serving until the 2027 annual meeting. She was named chair of the compensation committee and a member of the audit committee. Ward received restricted stock units worth $165,000 and an annual cash retainer of $75,000.
In other news, Bed Bath & Beyond reported its first quarterly revenue growth in over four years with a 7% year-over-year increase in Q1 2026. Revenue reached $248 million, exceeding forecasts. The company also opened its first co-branded location with The Container Store in Fort Worth, Texas.
