David Boone is the Chief Executive Officer of The Michaels Companies, Inc.
Since assuming the role in February 2025, David has seized every opportunity to drive transformation and growth, solidifying Michaels as the leading destination for creativity and celebration in North America.
Prior to joining Michaels, David was the interim CEO of Essendant, a wholesale, e-commerce, and 3PL company. David’s retail leadership experience includes previously serving as CEO of Staples Canada, where he led a six-year transformation, redefining its retail experience, expanding merchandise offerings, and scaling its services and B2B businesses through acquisitions and strategic partnerships. Before Staples, he held leadership roles at TD Bank USA, driving growth in financial services for major U.S. retailers. He also held a variety of executive positions during his 16 years at Loblaw Companies, Canada’s largest retailer, where he led its National Wholesale Club Division and played a key role in merchandising strategy and category management across several businesses.
David holds a Bachelor of Commerce from McMaster University and an MBA from Kellogg (Northwestern) and Schulich (York University).