SAN RAFAEL, Calif.,
May 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/
-- Vionic is pleased to announce the appointment of
Jerry Williamson in the role of
Senior Vice President of Global Sales, and Angela Caltagirone as the new Senior Vice
President of Digital and Brand Marketing. Williamson will lead the
Vionic domestic, international, home shopping, and medical teams
and Caltagirone will lead the Vionic digital and marketing
teams.
Williamson joins Vionic as the SVP, Global Sales, with an
extensive background in footwear, most recently serving as the
Executive Vice President of Sales for Lucca
Lane and Latigo Footwear/Footwear Unlimited. Prior,
Williamson acted as the Director of sales for UGG where he managed
a $500 million women's and kids
business, spent 8 years at Clarks with the last 5 years as the VP
of Sales, and began his career as a buyer with May Department
Stores and Saks Fifth Avenue. Williamson is known in the
industry for his outstanding people skills and has cultivated a
strong relationship of respect among both consumers and sales reps
in the footwear industry.
Caltagirone steps into the Vionic role of SVP, Digital and Brand
Marketing after an impressive career as a leader in the marketing
space. Caltagirone worked with Williams-Sonoma for over twenty years where she led the
digital transformation. As a strategist, she implemented vision to
develop digital & multi-media marketing roadmaps to drive
growth focused on brand positioning and creating a personalized
customer experience for Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, and Mark &
Graham. Recently Angela worked with Belardi Wong as the EVP, Growth Strategies
advising and subject matter expert for over 200 brand clients
including footwear and apparel.
"Both Angela and Jerry will be tremendous assets to our business
and will give us additional leadership and support in the coming
years," says Vionic President
Connie X Rishwain, "Jerry and I had a great
partnership at UGG and I am thrilled that we will work together
again!"
Since its U.S. introduction in 2008, Vionic emerged as
a market-leader, helping to re-energize the comfort footwear
category. The company's flagship Vionic brand
continues to lead the way in reimagining style and science,
championing the belief that style doesn't have to hurt. The
brand's innovative style-infused biomechanical technology provides
what consumers describe as 'addictive support,' and they have
responded with their loyalty, referral and repeat
purchase. Vionic is now a top-selling brand across
global retail channels that include leading department,
independent, specialty, online and home shopping retailers.
About Vionic
Vionic brings together style and science,
combining innovative biomechanics with the most coveted trends. As
pioneers in foot health with a global team of experts behind the
brand, Vionic brings a fresh perspective to stylish, supportive
footwear. Featuring a wide range of silhouettes, premium materials
and thoughtful design for women and men, Vionic offers unmatched
style and addictive support. The brand's vast selection of active,
casual and dress styles, sandals, and slippers bring revolutionary
support to the most aspirational looks. Vionic has been featured in
press including the cover of O, The Oprah Magazine, InStyle, The
Today Show, Women's Health, Buzzfeed, Refinery29, Men's Health,
Travel + Leisure, and People. For additional information
about Vionic Footwear, visit www.vionicshoes.com.
About Caleres (NYSE: CAL)
Caleres is a diverse portfolio of global footwear brands. Our
products are available virtually everywhere - in the over 1,200
retail stores we operate, in hundreds of major department and
specialty stores, on our branded e-commerce sites, and on many
additional third-party retail websites. Our brands include Famous
Footwear, Sam Edelman, Naturalizer,
Allen Edmonds, Vionic, Dr. Scholl's
Shoes, Vince, Franco Sarto,
LifeStride, Via Spiga, Blowfish Malibu, Bzees, Circus by
Sam Edelman, Fergie, and Rykä.
Combined, these brands make Caleres a company with both a legacy
and a mission. Our legacy is our more than 140 years of
craftsmanship and our passion for fit, while our mission is to
continue to inspire people to feel great…feet
first. Visit caleres.com to learn more about us.
Media Contact: Amy Cunha, Big
Picture PR, amy@bigpicpr.com, 415-350-3154
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