Wolverine Worldwide Appoints Kathleen Wilson-Thompson to Its Board of Directors
April 14 2021 - 4:30PM
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE:WWW) today announced the
appointment of Kathleen Wilson-Thompson to its Board of Directors,
effective May 5, 2021. Wilson-Thompson, 63, brings to the boardroom
a wealth of global retail experience in senior executive roles,
along with a combined 14 years as a director for three public
companies.
Wilson-Thompson currently serves on the Board of
Directors at Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA). Earlier this year, she
retired as Executive Vice President and Global Chief Human
Resources Officer at Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (NASDAQ: WBA), a
global retail pharmacy, health and wellness destination. Prior to
joining Walgreens, Wilson-Thompson held several positions of
increasing responsibility in the operations and legal departments
at Kellogg Company (NYSE: K), culminating as Senior Vice President
of Global Human Resources.
“Kathleen has been associated with some of the
largest consumer-focused businesses in the world, and we are
excited to welcome her to our Board of Directors,” said Blake
W. Krueger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Wolverine
Worldwide. “She brings a breadth of experiences to our Company, and
her proven record of leading large global companies through complex
and challenging environments will be instrumental in helping to
drive Wolverine Worldwide’s Global Growth Agenda.”
Wilson-Thompson earned a bachelor's degree from
the University of Michigan and both a Juris Doctor and Master of
Laws from Wayne State University. She also serves on the Board of
Directors for the Alumni Association of the University of
Michigan.
“Wolverine Worldwide’s strong leadership
position and aggressive growth agenda in the global footwear and
apparel industry makes it an exciting time to join the Company,”
said Wilson-Thompson. “I look forward to working with my fellow
Board members to help the Company capitalize on the many strategic
opportunities that lie ahead.”
A photo of Kathleen Wilson-Thompson accompanying
this announcement is available
at:https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/39d678df-b5a9-4d56-ba3a-4ffa6580cfe5
ABOUT WOLVERINE
WORLDWIDEFounded in 1883 on the belief in the possibility
of opportunity, Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE:WWW) 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. Through a diverse portfolio of highly
recognized brands, our products are designed to empower, engage and
inspire our consumers every step of the way. The company’s
portfolio includes Merrell®, Saucony®, Sperry®, Hush
Puppies®, Wolverine®, Keds®, Chaco®, Bates®,
HYTEST®, and Stride Rite®. Wolverine Worldwide is also the global
footwear licensee of the popular
brands Cat® and Harley-Davidson®. Based in Rockford,
Michigan, for more than 130 years, the company's products are
carried by leading retailers in the U.S. and globally in
approximately 170 countries and territories. For additional
information, please visit our website,
www.wolverineworldwide.com.
CONTACT: Olivia Lake,
616-233-0500
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