COLUMBUS, Ohio — Big Lots Inc. has named Bruce Thorn as president and chief executive officer. He is expected to officially take the positions by the end of September, when he will also be appointed as a director.

Thorn succeeds David Campisi, who retired from his positions as board member, president and CEO in April.

Most recently Thorn served as president and chief operating officer of Tailored Brands Inc.

In 2015 he joined Tailored Brands as executive vice president and chief operating officer. In March 2017, he was named president and COO.

Prior to joining Tailored Brands, he held various enterprise level roles since 2007 with PetSmart Inc., most recently as executive vice president of store operations, services and supply chain.

“Bruce Thorn is a strong strategic thinker in addition to being an accomplished retail executive and operator,” commented Cynthia Jamison, chair of the nominating/corporate governance committee and of the board’s search ­committee.