Vale named president of Staples Europe

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. Staples announced the appointment of Rob Vale as president of Staples Europe. In this new position for the company, Vale will report to Peter Ventress, president of Staples International.

"Rob has tremendous experience in the office products industry and in leading European businesses," said Ventress. "His proven leadership and management skills will drive the growth of Staples Europe as we work to be the world's best office products company."

Vale joins Staples with nearly 20 years of experience in the European office products industry. He previously served as CEO of Spicers, an office products wholesale distributor.