John Klinger

John Klinger is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of The TJX Companies, Inc., a major American retail corporation. Here are some key details about his career and role:

Career at TJX

John Klinger has been with TJX for over two decades, joining the company in 2000.1 Throughout his tenure, he has held various finance positions with increasing responsibility:

• He started as a manager of business analysis at Marmaxx in 2000.1
• In 2007, he was promoted to VP, divisional CFO for AJWright.1
• In 2011, he became VP of corporate finance and later SVP, divisional CFO for TJX Europe.1
• From 2015 to 2019, he served as SVP, corporate controller.13
• In April 2019, he was promoted to Executive Vice President, Corporate Controller.13

Current Role

Klinger was promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of TJX, effective January 29, 2023.12 In this role, he:

• Oversees corporate finance for TJX, including audit, treasury, tax, and investor relations.1
• Reports to Scott Goldenberg, who transitioned from CFO to Senior Executive Vice President, Finance.12
• Receives a base salary of $750,000 with eligibility for incentive plan bonuses up to $1.5 million annually.2

Background and Education

• Prior to joining TJX, Klinger worked at Stride Rite from 1994 to 2000, eventually becoming the director of finance.1
• He holds an MBA in Finance from Northeastern University.3

Klinger's long history with TJX and his progression through various financial roles within the company have given him both the financial expertise and deep understanding of TJX that are considered vital to his current position as CFO.1