While TJX didn't elaborate on any other executives they were moving up the ladder and grooming as the next CEO, they do show a history of grooming executive. In their public statement, TJX noted that Herrman had been President of The TJX Companies since January 2011. He was named Senior Executive Vice President, Group President, in August 2008, with responsibilities for The Marmaxx Group, the company's largest division, HomeGoods and TJX Canada. Herrman served as President of The Marmaxx Group from January 2005 to August 2008 and also held various senior merchandising positions with TJX.