Staples Streamlines Structure, Announces Leadership Changes
January 25 2016 - 4:01PM
Business Wire
Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) today announced leadership changes
as it creates a more efficient, focused organization.
“We are streamlining the organization and building a simplified
structure that will speed decision-making and enable us to focus on
driving profitable growth,” said Ron Sargent, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer. “These changes will help us compete in a rapidly
evolving marketplace, either as a standalone company or in
combination with Office Depot.”
Shira Goodman, currently President, North American Commercial,
has been named President, North American Operations. She will have
responsibility for Staples’ business-to-business, online and retail
operations across the United States and Canada. Goodman joined
Staples in 1992 and played a key role in developing Staples’
delivery business model. She has served in a number of senior roles
across the company, including strategy, marketing, human resources
and operations.
John Wilson, currently President, Staples Europe, has been named
President, International Operations and Transformation. He will
have responsibility for operations in Europe, Australia, New
Zealand, Latin America and Asia. He will also be responsible for
the company’s strategy and overall transformation efforts. Wilson
served as Chief Financial Officer at Staples from 1992-1996. He
rejoined Staples in 2012 and will continue to be based in
Amsterdam.
Demos Parneros, President, North American Stores and Online,
announced his resignation from Staples, effective March 31. Otis
Pannell, Senior Vice President, U.S Retail Operations, will have
responsibility for retail operations in the United States and will
report to Goodman. Pannell joined Staples in 1989, serving in a
number of retail leadership positions across the United States.
“John, Shira and Otis have deep knowledge of Staples, and I’m
very excited to work with them in their new roles as we position
Staples for the future,” Sargent said. “I want to thank Demos for
all he has done to help build Staples. Over nearly 30 years, he has
played a significant role in making Staples the leader in our
industry, touching countless people and developing many of our
strongest leaders and associates. I will miss working with him as a
valued colleague. “
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
or on mobile devices. Staples offers more products than ever, such
as technology, facilities and break room supplies, furniture,
safety supplies, medical supplies, and Copy and Print services.
Staples also offers free shipping for Staples Rewards Members, in
most cases overnight. Headquartered outside of Boston, Staples
operates in North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and
New Zealand. More information about Staples (SPLS) is available at
www.staples.com.
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Staples, Inc.Media Contact:Kirk Saville,
508-253-8530kirk.saville@staples.comorInvestor Contact:Chris
Powers, 508-253-4632Christopher.powers@staples.com
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