Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company has appointed Laura Sen to its board of directors, effective today.

Sen serves as president and chief executive officer at BJ's Wholesale Club. Prior to this, she spent more than 20 years at BJ's in a variety of senior management roles, including chief operating officer and executive vice president of merchandising and logistics.

Sen began her career at the former Zayre Corporation, where she held positions in buying and merchandise. She also operated her own retail consulting business.