Wolverine World Wide, Inc. appointed Blake W. Krueger as Chairman of the Board of Directors effective Jan. 1, 2010, succeeding Timothy J. O'Donovan, who will continue to serve on the board of directors.
Krueger has been an executive of Wolverine World Wide for more than 16 years and, in addition to this new appointment, will continue as CEO and president.
Mr. Krueger commented, “I am honored to be appointed chairman, and look forward to working closely with the board and our seasoned management team to execute our strategic growth plan and to consistently deliver exceptional returns to our shareholders. “I am especially pleased that Tim O'Donovan will remain a director of the company. His countless contributions to the company's success in his nearly 40 years in the footwear industry make Tim an integral and invaluable resource. We've been partners for a long time, and I look forward to continuing to work with Tim and the rest of our Board.”
