Office Depot names president, North American retail division

Delray Beach, Fla. Office Depot appointed Kevin Peters, president of North American Retail Division, effective immediately.

Peters previously served as executive VP supply chain and information technology. He joined Office Depot in 2007.

Prior to Office Depot, Peters spent five years in management roles at W.W. Grainger, including senior VP supply chain and merchandising, with responsibility for store operations. His experience also includes 11 years at The Home Depot, during which time he served as VP and general manager, Home Depot commercial direct, and VP supply chain and merchandising.