James G. Conroy serves as Chief Executive Officer – Elect of Ross Stores, Inc., the nation's largest off-price apparel and home fashion retailer, and is slated to succeed Barbara Rentler in the role effective August 2025. With more than 30 years of dedicated service at Ross, Conroy has risen through the ranks from a merchandise planner in 1992 to key leadership positions, demonstrating exceptional expertise in merchandising, planning, and supply chain operations. His career trajectory includes roles such as Director of Planning for Women's Apparel, Senior Vice President of Merchandise Planning, and Executive Vice President of Planning and Allocation, culminating in his appointment as Executive Vice President and Chief Merchant in 2020. In his current role as Chief Merchant, Conroy oversees the merchandising strategy for Ross's extensive portfolio of apparel, accessories, footwear, and home products across over 2,000 stores nationwide. He has been pivotal in driving the company's opportunistic buying model, which has fueled consistent sales growth and market leadership in the off-price sector. Under his leadership, Ross has navigated economic volatility, expanded its store footprint, and achieved record revenues exceeding $20 billion, while maintaining strong profitability and customer loyalty through value-driven assortments. Conroy's deep institutional knowledge, proven track record of innovation in inventory management, and passion for delivering exceptional bargains position him to guide Ross Stores into its next era of expansion and operational excellence as CEO.