Aussie Soles appoints Mr. Taplin as President & CEO
08 Apr '08
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Aussie Soles Group Inc, developer and retailer of innovative casual footwear, announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Craig Taplin as President and CEO of the Company, effective April 7, 2008. Mr. Taplin will also serve as director on the Company's Board of Directors.
Mr. Taplin replaces Mr. Albert Au who served as President and CEO of the Company since the Company's inception as K-9 Concepts, Inc. in August 2005. Mr. Au will stay on as a director on the Company's Board.
Mr. Taplin is the founder and CEO of Aussie Soles International LLC, which the Company acquired in February 2008 in order to acquire the rights to the intellectual property.
Commented Mr. Taplin: "I am excited to accept this position. I look forward to working with the Board as we build the Aussie Soles brand. I thank Albert for his service and his foresight to see the potential in our brand, and look forward to continuing to work with him in his new role."