OMX Officemax Incorporated

ITASCA, Ill., June 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- OfficeMax(R) Incorporated (NYSE:OMX), a leader in office products and services, today announced that Perry Zukowski has been elected as executive vice president, Human Resources reporting to chairman and chief executive officer, Sam Duncan. "Perry brings a wealth of experience in developing HR strategies that support our corporate vision and we are delighted to have him aboard," said Duncan. Prior to joining OfficeMax, Zukowski was vice president, Human Resources, of General Binding Corporation, where he managed the global human resource function for the company from 1998 through 2005. Zukowski also brings extensive experience with employee benefits to OfficeMax, having managed the administration of benefits programs for the Walgreen Company from 1981 to 1986. Zukowski holds an MBA from the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management and a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Wisconsin. About OfficeMax(R) Incorporated OfficeMax is a leader in both business-to-business and retail office products distribution. OfficeMax delivers an unparalleled customer experience -- in service, in product, in time savings, and in value -- through a relentless focus on its customers. The company provides office supplies and paper, print and document services, technology products and solutions, and furniture to large, medium and small businesses and consumers. OfficeMax customers are served by more than 35,000 associates through direct sales, catalogs, Internet and approximately 870 superstores. OfficeMax trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol OMX. More information can be found at http://www.officemax.com/ . OfficeMax Media Contact OfficeMax Investor Contact William Bonner John Jennings 630 438 8584 630 438 8760 DATASOURCE: OfficeMax(R) Incorporated CONTACT: OfficeMax Media Contact, William Bonner, +1-630-438-8584, or OfficeMax Investor Contact, John Jennings, +1-630-438-8760 Web site: http://www.officemax.com/

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