Crocs, Inc. reported that Michelle Poole, EVP and president of the Crocs Brand, has decided to retire. The company said that to ensure a seamless transition, she will remain in her role through early May and serve in an advisory capacity until early 2025.
In keeping with Crocs, Inc. succession planning, EVP & CFO Anne Mehlman will be promoted to EVP and president of the Crocs Brand. Until her replacement is named, Mehlman will continue as company CFO. Crocs, Inc. has launched a comprehensive search for her replacement.
“It is with my utmost appreciation to share that Michelle Poole, EVP and president of the Crocs Brand, has announced her decision to retire after a distinguished 32-year career. Over the last decade at Crocs, Michelle’s leadership across merchandising, product, design, marketing, and in her role as president has been fundamental to eclipsing the $3 billion brand revenue mark,” said Andrew Rees, CEO of Crocs, Inc. “Michelle will have a lasting imprint on our brand and in our organization, and I wish her all the best in her retirement.”
In other CROX news, the company is maintaining its preliminary 2024 outlook that it first provided on January 8.
Images courtesy Crocs, Inc., Anne Mehlman
