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Office Depot Foundation Listen Learn Care Awards Recognize Extraordinary Community Service
The One Heart Project - a national program designed to give youth in the juvenile justice system a second chance at a successful life - and a non-profit organization started by a 15-year-old who’s passionate about sharks are among the recipients of the Office Depot Foundation’s...
On-the-Go Consumers Power-up in Style with New mophie Products Available at Office Depot
In a world of mobility, Office Depot, Inc. (NYSE:ODP), a leading global provider of office supplies and services, is bringing customers the latest in portable power management solutions by offering the most popular mophie® products in retail locations nationwide and online...
Office Depot Associate Recognized as One of the Top 75 Men of Corporate Supplier Diversity
Boca Raton, Fla., May 7, 2013 -- Office Depot, Inc. (NYSE: ODP), a leading global provider of office supplies and services, today announced that Frantz Tiffeau, Senior Manager of Diversity Initiatives at the Company, has been named one of the “Top 75 Leading Men of Corporate Supplier Diversity” by MBN...
Office Depot Recognizes Inspirational Teachers by Supporting Estella’s Brilliant Bus
Office Depot (NYSE: ODP), a leading global provider of school supplies, believes in the value of education and supports teachers, parents and students through a variety of give-back programs, including the Star Teacher Program, Office Depot’s Teacher Appreciation Week, the Office...
SMALL BUSINESS BRIEF: Office Depot Small Business Index Finds Nearly Four in Ten Business Owners Believe Having a Mentor Would Boost Their Business
As a long-time supporter of the SMB community, Office Depot (NYSE: ODP), a leading global provider of office supplies and services, today released findings from its latest Small Business Index. The study revealed that four in ten small-to-medium-sized business (SMB) owners...

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Office Depot Foundation Listen Learn Care Awards Recognize Extraordinary Community Service
5/15/13 9:00 am EDT
May 17 Event Will Feature Clark Kellogg - CBS College Basketball Analyst and Board Member of the One Heart Project
BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The One Heart Project - a national program designed to give youth in the juvenile justice system a second chance at a successful life - and a non-profit organization started by a 15-year-old who’s passionate about sharks are among the recipients of the Office Depot Foundation’s 2013 Listen Learn Care Awards. The awards, which reflect the Foundation’s mission – Listen Learn Care® – will be presented on Friday, May 17, during the Sixthmore...
Office Depot Associate Recognized as One of the Top 75 Men of Corporate Supplier Diversity
5/7/13 10:07 am EDT
Frantz Tiffeau, Senior Manager of Diversity Initiatives, Honored by MBN (Minority Business News) USA Magazine for Leading Corporate Supplier Diversity Initiatives at Office Depot
Boca Raton, Fla., May 7, 2013 -- Office Depot, Inc. (NYSE: ODP), a leading global provider of office supplies and services, today announced that Frantz Tiffeau, Senior Manager of Diversity Initiatives at the Company, has been named one of the “Top 75 Leading Men of Corporate Supplier Diversity” by MBN (Minority Business News) USA Magazine.“We congratulate Frantz on receiving this honor,” said Steve Calkins, Senior Vice President of North American Business Solutions Division for Officemore...

Term: Products and Services News

On-the-Go Consumers Power-up in Style with New mophie Products Available at Office Depot
5/14/13 1:03 pm EDT
mophie Products Offer All Day Power and Everyday Protection to Keep Smartphones and Tablets Going Longer

BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In a world of mobility, Office Depot, Inc. (NYSE:ODP), a leading global provider of office supplies and services, is bringing customers the latest in portable power management solutions by offering the most popular mophie® products in retail locations nationwide and online. “Office Depot has been traveling the world in search of the coolest tech innovations that will help to enhance and complement the busy lifestyles of ourmore...

Term: Marketing News

Office Depot Recognizes Inspirational Teachers by Supporting Estella’s Brilliant Bus
5/2/13 1:22 pm EDT
Partnership with Estella Pyfrom and Her Mobile Tech Classroom Shines the Spotlight on Educators in Conjunction with REAL Change Productions
BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Office Depot (NYSE: ODP), a leading global provider of school supplies, believes in the value of education and supports teachers, parents and students through a variety of give-back programs, including the Star Teacher Program, Office Depot’s Teacher Appreciation Week, the Office Depot Foundation’s National Backpack Program, and its most recent endeavor with REAL Change Productions. Office Depot’s partnership with REAL Changemore...
SMALL BUSINESS BRIEF: Office Depot Small Business Index Finds Nearly Four in Ten Business Owners Believe Having a Mentor Would Boost Their Business
5/1/13 9:00 am EDT
SMB Owners’ Need for Expert Guidance Prompts Launch of Partnership With NFL Legend and Entrepreneur Fran Tarkenton
BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As a long-time supporter of the SMB community, Office Depot (NYSE: ODP), a leading global provider of office supplies and services, today released findings from its latest Small Business Index. The study revealed that four in ten small-to-medium-sized business (SMB) owners believe having a mentor would greatly boost their profitability. Of the approximately 1,000 entrepreneurs surveyed, only 19 percent said they currently have a mentor tomore...

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Biographies

Neil R. Austrian
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Neil Austrian was named Office Depot’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in May 2011. He served as Office Depot’s interim Chairman and Chief Executive Officer from October 4, 2004 until March 11, 2005 and again from November 1, 2010 through May 22, 2011.
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Mike Newman
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Mike Newman was named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in August 2008. Mike came to Office Depot from Dallas-based Platinum Research Organization, where he was Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer until March 2008.
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Michael Allison
Executive Vice President, Human Resources
Michael R. Allison is Executive Vice President, Human Resources for Office Depot. In this role, Michael leads the Company’s efforts to attract, develop, engage, reward, and align talent in support of the business units’ pursuit of operating success. Michael joined Office Depot in 2006 as Vice President, Human Resources
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Elisa D. Garcia C.
Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Elisa D. Garcia C. was named Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary in July 2007. She has been an attorney for over 20 years. Prior to joining Office Depot, she served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary for Domino’s Pizza, Inc. in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Earlier in her career, she served as Latin American Regional Counsel for Philip Morris International and Corporate Counsel for GAF Corporation. She began her legal career as a
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Robert Moore
Executive Vice President, Marketing and Merchandising
Bob Moore is Executive Vice President, Marketing and Merchandising for Office Depot. He previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer.
Bob joined the Company as Interim Head of Marketing in April 2011. He began his career at Procter & Gamble as Brand Manager for Folgers. He also served as President of the U.S. Healthcare Division of Bausch & Lomb, and the Global Vice President of Marketing & Product Design for the Ray-Ban Group.
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Steven M. Schmidt
President, International
Steve Schmidt is President, International for Office Depot. Steve brings to the Company over 30 years of diverse business expertise and leadership. Steve previously served as Executive Vice President, Corporate Strategy and New Business Development for Office Depot. Before joining the Company in 2007 as President, North American Business Solutions Division, he was with ACNielsen Corporation, the world’s largest marketing information and research company, where he spent 12 years in senior
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