Steve Madden Announces Executive Promotions
September 08 2015 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Steve Madden (Nasdaq:SHOO), a leading designer and marketer of
fashion footwear and accessories for women, men and children, today
announced two key executive promotions. Amelia Newton Varela has
been named to the newly created position of President, and Karla
Frieders has been appointed to the newly created position of Chief
Merchandising Officer.
Ms. Newton Varela has more than 17 years of experience with
Steve Madden in various roles, most recently as Executive Vice
President of Wholesale. Ms. Frieders has more than 16 years of
experience with Steve Madden in various roles, most recently as
Executive Vice President of Product Development.
Edward Rosenfeld, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,
commented, “Amelia and Karla are both highly talented executives
who have been instrumental to the success and growth of our
Company. Under Amelia’s leadership, our wholesale business has
grown exponentially over the last decade, as we have expanded into
new brands, new product categories and new distribution channels.
We look forward to her further contributions as she broadens her
role in the organization. Karla has proven herself to have a deep
understanding of product and trends, and we are confident she will
be highly successful in her role as Chief Merchandising Officer. We
are pleased to recognize the many contributions Amelia and Karla
have made to the Company with these promotions and to further
strengthen the executive team at Steve Madden.”
Steve Madden, Founder and Creative and Design Chief, added,
“Amelia and Karla started with the Company when they were just out
of school – Amelia in customer service and Karla in the stores.
Over the years, I’ve been proud to watch them develop into seasoned
executives and outstanding leaders that are imbued with the Steve
Madden ethos. I know they will be great in their new roles.”
About Steve Madden
Steve Madden designs, sources and markets fashion-forward
footwear and accessories for women, men and children. In addition
to marketing products under its own brands including Steve Madden®,
Dolce Vita®, Betsey Johnson®, Report®,
Big Buddha®, Brian Atwood®, Cejon®, Blondo® and Mad Love®, Steve
Madden is the licensee of various brands, including Superga® for
footwear in North America. Steve Madden also designs and sources
products under private label brand names for various retailers.
Steve Madden's wholesale distribution includes department stores,
specialty stores, luxury retailers, national chains and mass
merchants. Steve Madden also operates 161 retail stores (including
Steve Madden's four Internet stores). Steve Madden licenses certain
of its brands to third parties for the marketing and sale of
certain products, including for ready-to-wear, outerwear, intimate
apparel, eyewear, hosiery, jewelry, fragrance, luggage and bedding
and bath products. For local store information and the latest Steve
Madden booties, pumps, men’s and women’s boots, dress shoes,
sandals and more, visit http://www.stevemadden.com/.
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