Dirk Kettlewell, from OfficeMax to Charitable Organizations

Dirk Kettlewell spent seven years as the Senior Vice President of Technology for OfficeMax, where he was responsible for over $3.0 Billion in annual sales. During his tenure at OfficeMax, he was presented with both the Senior Category Manager and GMM of the year awards by the corporations Chairman & CEO. In 2003, Dealerscope Magazine named Kettlewell, one of the top 40 executives under 40 years of age. In a subsequent start-up venture, Kettlewell directed the successful launch of over 160 stores around the United States within the first three years of operations. He was also responsible for over 500 associates, with six direct reports including the CFO, CIO, Senior Vice Presidents (2), and Vice Presidents (2). His expertise and vast experience includes shareholder value appreciation, merchandising management, sales and marketing leadership, corporate vision and strategic planning, global sourcing and procurement, and much more. Dirk Kettlewell is actively involved in a number of charitable organizations including the Boomer Esiason Foundation. He utilized his business and personal relationships to bring in many corporate endorsements for the foundation, while raising over $2.0 million to help fight and find a cure for cystic fibrosis.