Staples names Joe Doody vice chairman

Joe Doody, a former Eastman Kodak Co. executive with ties to the Rochester area, has been named vice chairman of Staples Inc., the company said.

Doody, who joined Staples in 1998, previously was president of the office supply retailer's North American Commercial unit.

According to a news release, "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."

Doody will continue to report to Ron Sargent, chairman and CEO. Staples is based in Framingham, Mass.