Mr Ribatt to build growth of Stride Rite

13 Dec '07

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Ribatt was hired as president and chief operating officer of Stuart Weitzman Holdings, LLC in 2006 and promoted to chief executive officer in 2007. At Stuart Weitzman, Ribatt oversaw the company's day-to-day operations including the expansion of the company's retail, handbag and licensing businesses.

Prior to joining Stuart Weitzman, Ribatt worked for Bennett Footwear Group. Over the course of his 13 years at Bennett, Ribatt held various positions within the organization. Prior to the company's sale to Brown Shoe in 2005, Ribatt was the executive vice president and chief operating officer for Bennett.

During his tenure there, he and a small partner group expanded the company's branded business acquiring and successfully growing brands such as Franco Sarto, Via Spiga, and Etienne Aigner.

Ribatt also led Bennett's sale to Brown Shoe and remained on staff at Brown to facilitate a successful transition of the business.

Ribatt holds a bachelor of arts from Wesleyan University and a masters of business administration from The University of Chicago.

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