Bruce Thorn

Bruce Thorn served as President, CEO, and a member of the board of directors of Big Lots, Inc. from October 2018 to February 2025. Previously, he was President and COO of Tailored Brands, the parent company of Men’s Wearhouse, Joseph A. Bank, Joseph Abboud, Moore’s and K&G Fashion Superstore brands. Prior to that, Bruce held executive roles at PetSmart, Inc., LESCO, Inc., Gap, Inc. and Cintas Corporation.
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Before joining the business sector, Bruce earned the rank of captain and served in the U.S. Army’s 3-325 Airborne Battalion Combat Team based in Vicenza, Italy. He is an airborne ranger qualified combat veteran and was honorably discharged in 1994. His spirit of service extends to his role as a director on the boards of Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Children of Fallen Patriots. In 2023, Bruce was inducted into the Ohio Veteran’s Hall of Fame.

Thorn graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point and earned an MBA from the University of Cincinnati. He lives in Arizona with his wife, Gabriella, and their rescue dog, Gemma.