The ODP Corporation appoints Terry Leeper
July 7, 2020
The ODP Corporation, a provider of business services, products and digital workplace technology solutions through an integrated B2B distribution platform, announced the appointment of Terry Leeper as Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer (CTO), with immediate effect.
As CTO, Leeper will report directly to Chief Executive Officer Gerry Smith and be a member of the Executive Committee. He will be responsible for setting The ODP Corporation technical vision and leading its technological advancement, ensuring that the company aligns its product and services platforms and architecture with business priorities and growth initiatives.
The ODP Corporation and Office Depot are trademarks of The Office Club, Inc.
“We’re excited to have Terry join The ODP Corporation as we continue our transformation,” said Smith. “Terry is a proven executive product and engineering leader who blends technological excellence in product management and software development with business acumen and international experience. He will play a key role in accelerating our pivot toward a broader business and technology platform.”
“I’m very excited to bring my background working with global engineering teams to help accelerate The ODP Corporation’s pivot,” said Leeper. “The company has the right assets and talent to provide its customers with best-in-class solutions.”
Leeper previously held executive positions at Amazon and Microsoft. He most recently served as Head of Product and Tech of Amazon Business for six years, prior to which he was Director of Software Development for Amazon’s Retail Systems Platforms. Before Amazon, Leeper was with Microsoft for 12 years, where he held the positions of Director Platform Strategy while living in the UK, and Director of Developer Division while living in China.
Leeper holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Texas A&M University.
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