Kathy M.

Kathy (Kruse) M. has extensive experience in technology and executive leadership roles within Staples since July 2001, currently serving as Vice President of Retail Solutions, where responsibilities include managing store technologies across 1,100 locations with an ~$80M budget. Previous positions at Staples include Vice President of Digital Solutions and Enterprise Solutions, where Kathy drove strategic leadership in technology for business operations, and Vice President of Enterprise Retail and Merchandising Solutions, focusing on global technology initiatives. Earlier career roles include Director positions at Empirix and Merant, overseeing technical support, consulting, and quality assurance efforts. Kathy's educational background includes leadership programs from Harvard and the Society for Information Management, complemented by a degree from Stonehill College.