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OfficeMax Announces Resignation of Brian Cornell from Board of Directors

Thursday 24. January 2008 - OfficeMax(R) Incorporated (NYSE:OMX), a leader in office products and services, today announced that Brian Cornell, a board member since 2004, will resign from the company's board of directors effective February 14, 2008 .

“We appreciate the professional insights and business experience that Brian has brought to our board of directors,” said Sam Duncan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of OfficeMax. “The OfficeMax board wishes Brian all the best in his future endeavors.”

Mr. Cornell joined the OfficeMax board of directors in 2004 and is a member of the Audit Committee and the Governance and Nominating Committee. Mr. Cornell is currently the chief executive office of Michaels Stores, Inc.