Canadian-based, family-owned footwear brand Kamik has hired industry veteran Gillian Meek as its new CEO. Meek’s 20-plus years of industry experience includes her most recent role as president of Keds, where she helped lead a global turnaround for the brand.

In her career, Meek has also championed several product-driven sustainability initiatives and is an active member of the Women in Footwear Industry (WIFI).

“I am thrilled to take my expertise in the space and apply it to a brand I have long admired,” said Meek. “The footwear industry is always changing and innovating, and Kamik consistently rises to the top. Its storied heritage, focus on sustainability, and constant urge to innovate all create the perfect recipe for a promising and exciting future.”

Stephen Cook, president of Kamik, stated, “We are thrilled to welcome Gillian into our family with her seasoned experience being an integral part of the next chapter of the Kamik story. New investment will allow us to continue to build a bigger and bolder organization – both through additions to the team as well as our organizational capabilities. We are incredibly excited about what is yet to come.”