Joe Dudy, a 25-year veteran of Chicago-based sports equipment brand Wilson Sporting Goods, has been promoted to president. He was named acting leader of the Wilson brand in October 2019 following the departure of Michael Dowse. Dudy began his Wilson career as VP of finance in 2005.
Bornie Del Priore, who continues as global brand president of the Wolverine Kids Group, is named global brand president of Keds. In her dual role, she will report to Joelle Grunberg, who is global brand president of Sperry.
Chip Coe has been named the new global brand president of Cat Footwear.Coe, the former president and CEO of Smartwool, joined Wolverine Worldwide in 2010 and has had several positions over the last decade. Most recently, he served as SVP of Strategy.
Cathy Pryor, the former VP-store operations at Hibbett Sports and former chairperson of the NSGA, has been named president of Franklin Retail Solutions, the provider of in-store services within major retailers in the sports, outdoor and fitness industries.
Following the sudden death of former president Michael Schindler earlier this month, Baden Sports’ this week appointed Jake Licht as president and CEO and Casey Schindler as executive VP & COO. The promotions elevate the company’s third generation of family leadership following...
Beaverton, OR-based athletic giant Nike has named veteran Ann Hebert to the role of VP/GM of the North American region effective June 1, the company said in a release. Hebert, currently VP of global sales, succeeds Tom Peddie, who is retiring, in the position.