FRAMINGHAM, MA: Staples has hired Kirk Saville, former Hershey VP, as VP of global communications.

He will lead integrated communications, engagement with customers, associates, and other stakeholders, marketing, PR, community relations, and corporate events. Saville will report to Steve Fund, SVP of global marketing at Staples.

He previously served as VP of corporate communications at The Hershey Company. He has also worked at Aspect Communications and Bell Labs.