Wolverine names Zwiers president, global operations group

Wolverine World Wide, which operates one of world’s largest portfolios of footwear and lifestyle brands, has announced the appointment of Jim Zwiers as president, global operations group, responsible for portfolio-wide sourcing, logistics, distribution, customer service, and information technology. Zwiers succeeds Mike Jeppesen (60) who will be retiring.

 

Wolverine World Wide, which operates one of world's largest portfolios of footwear and lifestyle brands, has announced the appointment of Jim Zwiers as president, global operations group, responsible for portfolio-wide sourcing, logistics, distribution, customer service, and information technology. Zwiers succeeds Mike Jeppesen (60) who will be retiring.#

Zwiers will concurrently serve as president, international group, a position he has held since 2014, and will remain executive vice president of the company and a member of the company’s executive leadership team.

 

Wolverine World Wide, which operates one of world's largest portfolios of footwear and lifestyle brands, has announced the appointment of Jim Zwiers as president, global operations group, responsible for portfolio-wide sourcing, logistics, distribution, customer service, and information technology. Zwiers succeeds Mike Jeppesen (60) who will be retiring.#

Zwiers, 52, has been with Wolverine Worldwide for almost 23 years, serving in many significant operational roles including president of the performance group and president of the outdoor group, along with leadership of the company’s global e-commerce and retail businesses. He has also held senior operational roles including senior vice president with responsibility for strategy, business development, and legal.

 

Wolverine World Wide, which operates one of world's largest portfolios of footwear and lifestyle brands, has announced the appointment of Jim Zwiers as president, global operations group, responsible for portfolio-wide sourcing, logistics, distribution, customer service, and information technology. Zwiers succeeds Mike Jeppesen (60) who will be retiring.#

“Zwiers is uniquely and ideally suited to lead the global operations group, and I could not be more pleased with this expansion of his role,” Blake Krueger, Wolverine Worldwide’s chairman and chief executive officer, said in a press release. “His extensive experience with the company’s brands and international operations, coupled with his digital background and successful implementation of speed-to-market initiatives, will help accelerate the company’s digital-first transformation and global e-commerce growth.”

 

Wolverine World Wide, which operates one of world's largest portfolios of footwear and lifestyle brands, has announced the appointment of Jim Zwiers as president, global operations group, responsible for portfolio-wide sourcing, logistics, distribution, customer service, and information technology. Zwiers succeeds Mike Jeppesen (60) who will be retiring.#

Jeppesen will be retiring after more than 33 years in the footwear industry, the last nine of which have been with Wolverine Worldwide. Jeppesen will remain in an advisory role through mid-year to assist with the transition.

 

Wolverine World Wide, which operates one of world's largest portfolios of footwear and lifestyle brands, has announced the appointment of Jim Zwiers as president, global operations group, responsible for portfolio-wide sourcing, logistics, distribution, customer service, and information technology. Zwiers succeeds Mike Jeppesen (60) who will be retiring.#

“We are grateful to Jeppesen for his many years of dedicated service to both the company and our industry,” Krueger said. “He has been a key advisor to me and a trusted executive leadership team member for many years, and we certainly wish him and his family well as he transitions into a well-deserved retirement.”

 

Wolverine World Wide, which operates one of world's largest portfolios of footwear and lifestyle brands, has announced the appointment of Jim Zwiers as president, global operations group, responsible for portfolio-wide sourcing, logistics, distribution, customer service, and information technology. Zwiers succeeds Mike Jeppesen (60) who will be retiring.#

“I have been fortunate at Wolverine Worldwide to work with the best team in the industry, and I wish them continued success. Zwiers is a seasoned leader who knows our industry inside and out, and he is well-positioned to lead the global operations group into the future as the company accelerates its ongoing digital transformation,” Jeppesen said in the release.