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Stride Rite announces management changes in Keds & Saucony brands
07 Mar '06
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His career consists of executive leadership roles in the worldwide athletic footwear business, including President and CEO of Footstar's athletic division and the management of Footaction, USA.
Neville has held senior general management roles domestically and internationally at Reebok and senior marketing and sales positions at Reebok, Visa USA and Procter & Gamble.
"Shawn has deep experience with Saucony's target markets, proven leadership in the athletic footwear industry, and a passion for building brands," said Thornton.
"His experience in both the wholesale, retail and international athletic segments gives Shawn a unique perspective on how to expand the Saucony brand globally," he added.
"He's looking forward to working with Mike and the entire Saucony team to continue to build the brand's leadership position in the performance running segment," said Neville.
Neville will report to Rick Thornton, President and COO of Stride Rite.
Headquartered in Lexington, Stride Rite Corporation is an NYSE company (SRR) with 2005 net sales of $588 million.
Stride Rite markets the leading brand of high-quality lifestyle and athletic shoes for children and adults that are marketed by the Company under well-known brand names, including Stride Rite, Keds, PRO-Keds, Saucony, Sperry Top-Sider, Tommy Hilfiger, and Grasshoppers.
Apparel products are marketed by the Company under the Saucony and Hind brand names.
Neville has held senior general management roles domestically and internationally at Reebok and senior marketing and sales positions at Reebok, Visa USA and Procter & Gamble.
"Shawn has deep experience with Saucony's target markets, proven leadership in the athletic footwear industry, and a passion for building brands," said Thornton.
"His experience in both the wholesale, retail and international athletic segments gives Shawn a unique perspective on how to expand the Saucony brand globally," he added.
"He's looking forward to working with Mike and the entire Saucony team to continue to build the brand's leadership position in the performance running segment," said Neville.
Neville will report to Rick Thornton, President and COO of Stride Rite.
Headquartered in Lexington, Stride Rite Corporation is an NYSE company (SRR) with 2005 net sales of $588 million.
Stride Rite markets the leading brand of high-quality lifestyle and athletic shoes for children and adults that are marketed by the Company under well-known brand names, including Stride Rite, Keds, PRO-Keds, Saucony, Sperry Top-Sider, Tommy Hilfiger, and Grasshoppers.
Apparel products are marketed by the Company under the Saucony and Hind brand names.
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