Office Depot Names Exec VP, CFO

Delray Beach, Fla. Office Depot has announced the appointment of Mike Newman as executive VP and CFO.

Newman replaces Charles Brown, Office Depot's interim CFO, who will continue in his role as president of international business.

Newman comes to Office Depot from Dallas-based Platinum Research Organization, where he was senior VP and CFO until March 2008.

Newman has also held CFO positions at Radio Shack and Intimate Brands.