Prior to that, Mr. Burman was a Partner with Roberts Department Stores, a regional department store chain specializing in apparel. Mr. Burman also serves on the Board of Directors of Signet Group plc.
“I am very excited to be joining the Board of Yankee Candle, a growing and industry-leading company,” said Mr. Burman.
“Yankee Candle has a long history of success and innovation within its category, and I look forward to working with management, Madison Dearborn Partners and my colleagues on the Board to continue the Company's successful and profitable growth and to build upon and further strengthen the Yankee Candle brand.”