Staples adds TJX executive to board

One giant Framingham company is appointing a board member from another.

Office-supplies retailer Staples Inc. of Framingham announced today the appointment of Carol Meyrowitz, president and chief executive of TJX Cos., to its board of directors.

TJX, also of Framingham, operates such apparel-and-home-fashions retail chains as T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, A.J. Wright, and Bob's Stores.

Meyrowitz's "merchandising expertise and product sourcing background make her a great addition to our strong board of directors," Ron Sargent, Staples chairman and chief executive, said in a statement.

Meyrowitz has been president of TJX since 2005 and chief executive since January 2007, noted Staples, which operates more than 2,000 stores.
(By Chris Reidy, Globe staff)