Staples promotes two execs

Framingham, Mass. - Joe Doody, president North American commercial, has been named vice chairman of Staples, Inc., and Shira Goodman, executive VP, global growth, has been named president, North American commercial of Staples, Inc. Both Doody and Goodman will continue to report to Ron Sargent, chairman and CEO. The appointments are effective February 2.



In his new role, Doody will lead Staples’ strategic reinvention and will have responsibility for strategic planning and business development, as well as the company’s operations in Australia, New Zealand and high-growth markets. He joined Staples in 1998 and has delivered consistent growth, led the expansion into new product categories and built Staples’ world-class supply chain capabilities.



Goodman joined Staples in 1992 and played a key role in developing Staples’ delivery business model. She has served in a number of senior roles across the company, including strategy, marketing, human resources and operations. Goodman led the development and launch of Staples Reinvention as well as the company’s Make More Happen branding campaign.