Staples Names Peter J. Scala to Executive Vice President Merchandising
April 20 2015 - 9:29AM
Business Wire
Staples, Inc., (NASDAQ: SPLS) today announced that it has named
Peter J. Scala, executive vice president, merchandising, effective
immediately. Scala will report to Demos Parneros, president, North
American stores and online, and will be a member of the company’s
Executive Committee.
“Peter is a passionate leader who has driven innovative thinking
and strong partnerships during his career at Staples,” said Demos
Parneros, president North American stores and online, Staples. “He
will make a tremendous impact in his new role as we continue to
provide our customers everything they need to succeed.”
Most recently, Scala served as senior vice president of
merchandising, online marketplace, leading the rapid expansion of
Staples’ product assortment to support small and mid-size business
customers. Scala and his team’s efforts helped to grow Staples
beyond office supplies and have helped redefine how customers think
of Staples. Prior to his current role, Scala held a variety of
leadership positions within merchandising, including senior vice
president/general merchandising manager technology. As senior vice
president, technology innovation, he led key advancements as head
of Staples Future Tech and Best Tech initiatives. Scala joined
Staples in 1996.
Scala replaces Mike Edwards who resigned from Staples to pursue
other interests.
About StaplesStaples makes it easy to make more happen
with more products and more ways to shop. Through its world-class
retail, online and delivery capabilities, Staples lets customers
shop however and whenever they want, whether it’s in-store, online,
on mobile devices, or through the company’s innovative buy online,
pick-up in store option. Staples offers more products than ever,
such as technology, facilities and breakroom supplies, furniture,
safety supplies, medical supplies, and Copy and Print services.
Headquartered outside of Boston, Staples operates throughout North
and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. More
information about Staples (SPLS) is available at
www.staples.com.
Staples, Inc.Carrie McElwee,
508-253-1405Carrie.McElwee@Staples.com
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