Ross Stores appoints Shelley Bransten and Christian Johnson to board of directors
According to FashionUnited, Ross Stores has announced changes to its board of directors, effective October 1, 2026, electing Shelley Bransten and Christian Johnson as new members. Sharon Garrett, a long-standing director since 2000, plans to retire after 26 years on the board.

Key facts
- 01Ross Stores elects Shelley Bransten and Christian Johnson as new board members, effective October 1, 2026.
- 02Sharon Garrett will retire after 26 years of service on the Ross Stores board, having joined in 2000.
- 03Bransten currently serves at Microsoft Frontier Company as corporate vice president, frontier industry advisory, and has prior roles at Microsoft and Salesforce.
- 04Johnson has been a partner at private equity firm Freeman Spogli since 2016, with prior positions at Wachovia Securities and Genzyme.
- 05Chairman K. Gunnar Bjorklund welcomes the new directors, highlighting Bransten's technology and retail experience and Johnson's track record in investing in consumer-facing businesses.
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