ROCKFORD, Mich., Aug. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Wolverine
Worldwide (NYSE: WWW) today announced the appointment of
Mike Jeppesen, President of
Wolverine Worldwide's Global Operations Group, to an expanded role
as President of the Wolverine Heritage Group, which includes the
Wolverine, Bates, Harley-Davidson and HyTest brands. He
succeeds Ted Gedra, who recently
retired from the Company after 30 years of service. Mr. Jeppesen
will also continue to lead Wolverine's Global Operations Group and
will report directly to Blake
Krueger, Wolverine's Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and
President.
Mr. Jeppesen joined the Company in 2012 as President of the
Global Operations Group. Prior to joining Wolverine
Worldwide, Mr. Jeppesen held a variety of senior leadership roles
at Collective Brands, Coach, Adidas and ECCO.
"Mike is a consumer-centric and strategic leader, with a proven
record of success both at Wolverine and across the industry," said
Mr. Krueger. "He is uniquely suited for this position and I
couldn't be more excited for his expanded role at the Company and
the leadership he'll provide to the Wolverine Heritage Group."
ABOUT WOLVERINE WORLDWIDE
With a commitment to service and product excellence, Wolverine
World Wide, Inc. is one of the world's leading marketers 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®, Sebago®,
Chaco®, Bates®, HYTEST®, and Soft Style®. The Company also is
the global footwear licensee of popular brands including 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.
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