Staples Appoints Shira Goodman as CEO
26 September 2016 - 10:00PM
Business Wire
Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) today announced the appointment of
Shira Goodman as its President and Chief Executive Officer and as a
member of its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
“After a comprehensive search process that included the
evaluation of several qualified candidates for the position of
Chief Executive Officer, the Board has approved Shira’s
appointment. This decision was not only based on her long tenure
and deep understanding of our industry, but also on the leadership
qualities she has demonstrated while serving as interim Chief
Executive Officer,” said Robert Sulentic, Independent Lead
Director. “Having joined Staples in 1992, Shira has a thorough
understanding of our customers and operations which she combines
with the outside-in thinking critical to competing in today’s
marketplace.”
During her career at Staples, Ms. Goodman has served in key
leadership positions, including President, North American
Operations; President, North American Commercial; Executive Vice
President of Global Growth; Executive Vice President of Human
Resources, and Executive Vice President of Marketing. Ms. Goodman
was appointed interim Chief Executive Officer in May 2016.
“I am both honored and excited to become the Chief Executive
Officer of Staples,” said Ms. Goodman. “I am committed to executing
our Staples 20/20 strategy which is focused on accelerating growth
with mid-market customers in North America and building on our
momentum with products and services beyond office supplies. We have
an incredible team of dedicated associates and I am proud to lead
them as we transform our company and create long term shareholder
value.”
About Staples, Inc.Staples retail stores and
staples.com help small business customers make more happen by
providing a broad assortment of products, expanded business
services and easy ways to shop, all backed with a lowest price
guarantee. Staples offers businesses the convenience to
shop and buy how and when they want - in store, online, via mobile
or though social apps. Staples.com customers can either buy online
and pick-up in store or ship for free from staples.com with Staples
Rewards minimum purchase. Expanded services also make it easy for
businesses to succeed with in-store Business Centers featuring
shipping services and products, copying, scanning, faxing and
computer work stations, Tech Services, full-service Print &
Marketing Services, Staples Merchant Services, small business
lending and credit services.
Staples Business Advantage, the business-to-business
division of Staples, Inc., helps mid-market, commercial and
enterprise-sized customers make more happen by offering a curated
assortment of products and services combined with deep expertise,
best-in-class customer service, competitive pricing and
state-of-the-art ecommerce site. Staples Business Advantage is
the one-source solution for all things businesses need to succeed,
including office supplies, facilities cleaning and maintenance,
breakroom snacks and beverages, technology, furniture, interior
design and Print & Marketing Services. Headquartered outside
of Boston, Staples, Inc. operates
throughout North and South America,
Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. More information
about Staples (NASDAQ: SPLS) is available
at www.staples.com.
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Staples, Inc.Media Contact:Bill Durling,
508-253-2882orInvestor Contact:Chris Powers,
508-253-4632
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