Odland

General Mills kept Mr. Odland, a director since 2004, because the food-industry veteran "has a deep background in consumer products and retail," a spokeswoman for the big food maker says.

Staying on Boards After Humble Exit Joann S. Lublin 2011

Then, Mr. Odland submitted his resignation to General Mills.

Staying on Boards After Humble Exit Joann S. Lublin 2011

*** Retail Office Depot said Chairman and Chief Executive Steve Odland will resign in one week by mutual agreement with its board.

Business Watch 2010

During the time he spent mired in controversy as Office Depot Inc.'s chief executive, Steve Odland sat on the board of General Mills Inc. He left the CEO spot at the office-products chain last fall, a week after agreeing to pay a $50,000 fine after being accused of selectively leaking information to financial analysts in violation of Securities and Exchange Commission regulations.

Staying on Boards After Humble Exit Joann S. Lublin 2011

Then, Mr. Odland submitted his resignation to General Mills.

Staying on Boards After Humble Exit Joann S. Lublin 2011

Bloomberg News Office Depot chief Steven Odland, shown in June, will be succeeded temporarily by the company's lead director, former NFL CEO Neil R.

Office Depot CEO to Resign Ann Zimmerman 2010

Among stocks in focus, Office Depot jumped 16 cents, or 3.5%, to 4.79, after the office-supply retailer announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Steve Odland will resign in one week.

Dow Hits a Nearly Six-Month High, Up 31.49 2010

Office Depot's CEO, Steven Odland, has agreed to step down after a controversial five-year reign at the office-supplies company.

What's News: Business 2010

Office Depot Inc. Chief Executive Steven Odland has agreed to step down, after a controversial five-year reign at the office - supplies company.

Office Depot CEO to Resign Ann Zimmerman 2010

Mr. Odland, who left Office Depot with a nearly $11.2 million severance package, received compensation worth $249,248 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2010, from General Mills.

Staying on Boards After Humble Exit Joann S. Lublin 2011