Wolverine Worldwide Announces Key Leadership Changes
“During this unprecedented period of economic disruption, we are making important changes to our leadership team and organizational structure to make the Company more nimble and better positioned to seize the opportunities that lie ahead,” said Krueger. “This new structure will accelerate our biggest growth initiatives and strengthen our focus on DTC opportunities. We will also realize meaningful cost savings under the new structure.”
Joelle Grunberg was named Global President of Sperry® inFebruary 2020 . Grunberg will continue in that role, and Saucony®, Keds® and theWolverine Kids Group will also now report to her.
Chris Hufnagel is a 10-year veteran of the Company and was named Global President of Merrell® inSeptember 2019 . Hufnagel will continue in that role, and CAT® Footwear, Chaco® and Hush Puppies® will also now report to him.
Tom Kennedy is a five-year veteran of the Company and was named Global President of the Wolverine® brand inFebruary 2020 . Kennedy will continue in that role, and Bates®, HYTEST® and Harley-Davidson® Footwear will also now report to him.
“I am proud of how our team members have stepped up and taken quick action to protect and enhance the power of our brands and the financial integrity of our business,” Krueger said. “We have a strong portfolio and diversified global distribution network. Many of our brands are resonating with consumers in this current environment, and I believe these changes will make us stronger as we emerge from this crisis.”
As part of these leadership appointments and organizational changes,
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