Dive Summary:

• Staples office supply company has appointed Tom Conophy to help lead Staples’ global IT branch.
• Conophy will take over as EVP, chief information officer for the company after previously serving in a similar role with InterContinental Hotels Group.
• In his new role, Conophy will also serve as a member of the Staples executive committee and will report to Staples’ chairman, Ron Sargent.

Dive Insight:

Prior to his stint with InterContinental Hotels Group, Conophy held a comparative leadership position with Starwood Hotels & Resorts International and held a key role with global tech company, Sabre. “His broad background, with an emphasis on the customer experience, will prove particularly valuable as we expand our assortment beyond office supplies, grow our online capabilities, and focus on product-related services,” said Staples CEO and Chairman Ron Sargent.