Mr. Odland has been Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and a Director since March 11, 2005. Immediately prior to joining Office Depot, Inc., he was Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and a director of AutoZone, Inc., from January 2001 until March 11, 2005 and President of that company from May 2001 until March 11, 2005. Previously he was an executive with Ahold USA from 1998 to 2000. Mr. Odland was President of the Foodservice Division of Sara Lee Bakery from 1997 to 1998. He was employed by The Quaker Oats Company from 1981 to 1996 in various executive positions. Mr. Odland is also a director of General Mills, Inc. |