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Ex-Sainsbury’s boss to leave Staples board amid Starboard tussle

Justin King, the former head of Sainsbury’s, submitted his resignation from the board of Staples in an email to the US stationary company’s chairman on Friday, citing his disagreement over the appointment of a director nominated by activist hedge fund Starboard Value.

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