Staples names head of foundation division

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. Staples has announced the appointment of Mike Miles as president of Staples Foundation for Learning, the charitable arm of Staples Inc.

Miles, Staples' president and COO, succeeds Ron Sargent, Staples' chairman and CEO, as head of the foundation.

"As we continue to build SFFL, we look forward to further engaging our senior executives in contributing to the growth and development of the organization," said Sargent. "The foundation is in good hands under Mike's leadership and I look forward to providing my continued support toward the great work the team is doing."

Since its launch in 2002, Staples Foundation for Learning has contributed to nearly 1,000 non-profit organizations, Staples reported.