TORONTO, Aug. 2, 2013 /CNW/ - OfficeMax® Incorporated (NYSE: OMX), a leading provider of office and facility supplies, technology and services, announced today that Ron McDougall has been appointed General Manager, OfficeMax Grand & Toy, effective June 25. McDougall will report to John Kenning, Executive Vice President and President, OfficeMax Workplace, the B2B division of OfficeMax, and will manage and direct all activities of the Canadian organization, with particular emphasis on enhancing the customer experience and expanding adjacency product offerings.
"Ron brings to OfficeMax Grand & Toy experience leading organizations throughout North America, including more than 20 years in senior sales and management roles," said Kenning. "His focus on putting customers first to achieve profitable growth in dynamic market conditions is an ideal match for OfficeMax Grand & Toy."
Most recently, McDougall served three years as Senior Vice President, Business Networks, for Cisco Systems Canada Co., where he focused his teams on key market segments. Prior to Cisco, he spent 15 years at Nortel in positions of increasing responsibility, in both the U.S. and Canada.
McDougall holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Western Ontario.
About OfficeMax Grand & Toy
OfficeMax Grand & Toy is a leading provider of workplace products and solutions serving business to business and retail customers in Canada for over 130 years. From the latest technology, interiors and furniture, everyday office supplies and facility resources to a wide range of print and document services, we provide workplace innovation that enables our customers to work better.
A part of OfficeMax family since 1996, the company has the expertise and consolidated product and supply chain leadership to provide customers big and small with a range of superior products and services across North America. OfficeMax customers are served by approximately 29,000 associates and more than 900 retail stores globally. OfficeMax has been named one of the 2013 World's Most Ethical Companies, and is the only company in the office supply industry to receive Ethics Inside® Certification by the Ethisphere Institute.
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