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Mr Ribatt to build growth of Stride Rite
13 Dec '07
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The Stride Rite Corporation of Collective Brands Inc announced that it has hired Gregg Ribatt as the president and chief executive officer for The Stride Rite Corporation reporting to Matt Rubel, president and chief executive officer of Collective, to lead and direct the growth and brand-building of Stride Rite's premium lifestyle, athletic and children's brands including Stride Rite, Keds, Sperry Top-Sider, Robeez, and Saucony, among others.
Ribatt, 39, most recently president and chief executive officer of Stuart Weitzman Holdings, LLC, will start in this role Jan. 7.
He will be responsible for managing all operational aspects for Stride Rite's business including product design and development, growth of its premier brands, as well as the operation of approximately 300 Stride Rite stores.
Rick Thornton, who was president and chief operating officer of Stride Rite since 2003, has left the organization to pursue other opportunities.
"Gregg Ribatt is a fourth generation footwear industry expert with proven experience in driving strong business results from his strategic work developing and growing Bennett Footwear Group and its stable of brands such as Franco Sarto, Via Spiga, and Etienne Aigner, among others," said Matt Rubel, president and chief executive officer, Collective Brands Inc.
"We are thrilled to have Gregg join the Collective team and look forward to his leadership, strategy and vision with the Stride Rite business."
Ribatt, 39, most recently president and chief executive officer of Stuart Weitzman Holdings, LLC, will start in this role Jan. 7.
He will be responsible for managing all operational aspects for Stride Rite's business including product design and development, growth of its premier brands, as well as the operation of approximately 300 Stride Rite stores.
Rick Thornton, who was president and chief operating officer of Stride Rite since 2003, has left the organization to pursue other opportunities.
"Gregg Ribatt is a fourth generation footwear industry expert with proven experience in driving strong business results from his strategic work developing and growing Bennett Footwear Group and its stable of brands such as Franco Sarto, Via Spiga, and Etienne Aigner, among others," said Matt Rubel, president and chief executive officer, Collective Brands Inc.
"We are thrilled to have Gregg join the Collective team and look forward to his leadership, strategy and vision with the Stride Rite business."
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