Wolverine World Wide, Inc. Appoints David W. McCreight to Its Board of Directors
May 08 2019 - 4:40PM
Wolverine Worldwide (NYSE:WWW) today announced the retirement of
Joseph R. Gromek from the Company’s Board of Directors, and the
appointment of a new Board member, David W. McCreight.
“We are grateful to Joe for his eleven years of
dedicated service to the Company,” said Blake W. Krueger, Chairman,
Chief Executive Officer and President of Wolverine Worldwide. “His
counsel, leadership and advice have been instrumental in helping us
lead the business during a time of dynamic change in the global
retail-consumer environment and make great progress against our
Global Growth Agenda. We are very appreciative of his assistance
over the last decade.”
McCreight, 56, is a veteran of the footwear,
apparel and accessory industries and brings exceptional global
experience from his thirty-year career. Most recently, he served as
President of URBN, Inc. (NASDAQ:URBN) and CEO of its Anthropologie
Group, a global lifestyle brand featuring women's apparel &
accessories, and home decor. Prior to joining URBN, McCreight
served as President of Under Armour and Lands’ End.
“David has worked for some of the biggest names
in apparel and retail, and we are thrilled to add him to our Board
of Directors,” Krueger said. “His expertise in branding and
merchandising, as well as his acumen in global direct-to-consumer
and international business growth, will play a critical role in
helping us drive our Global Growth Agenda. His strong leadership
and business experience will bring incredible value to our
Board.”
McCreight holds a bachelor’s degree from the
University of Virginia. He currently serves on the Board of
Directors at CarMax, Inc. (NYSE:KMX).
“I am very pleased to be joining the Board of
Directors of Wolverine Worldwide,” McCreight said. “Wolverine is a
leader and innovator in the global footwear and apparel industry,
and I look forward to working with my fellow board members to build
on the Company’s current successes while advancing future growth
initiatives.”
ABOUT WOLVERINE WORLDWIDE With a commitment to
service and product excellence, Wolverine World Wide, Inc. is one
of the world's leading marketers and licensors of branded casual,
active lifestyle, work, outdoor sport, athletic, children's and
uniform footwear and apparel. The company's portfolio of highly
recognized brands includes: Merrell®, Sperry®, Hush Puppies®,
Saucony®, Wolverine®, Keds®, Stride Rite®, Chaco®, Bates®, and
HYTEST®. The company also is the global footwear licensee of the
popular brands Cat® and Harley-Davidson®. The company's products
are carried by leading retailers in the U.S. and globally in
approximately 200 countries and territories. For additional
information, please visit our website,
www.wolverineworldwide.com.
CONTACT: Dani
Zizak616-863-3904
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