Genesco Inc. appointed Kenneth J. as president and Glenn Campbell as chief operating officer of Indianapolis-based Hat World Corporation.
Kocher, who joined Hat World in 1997 as chief financial officer, will have general responsibility for all aspects of Hat World's business. He will report directly to Dennis. During his tenure at Hat World, he has had primary responsibility for finance, information systems, internet operations, distribution, “Lids Create Your Own” and “Lids on the Road,” as well as the early integration of the company's Canadian business.
Prior to Hat World, Ken served as controller with several companies, and was a certified public accountant with Eide Bailley. He is a graduate of the University of North Dakota, with a bachelor of business administration degree in accounting.
Campbell, a co-founder of Hat World, will be responsible for Hat World's operations, including store operations, buying, merchandising and marketing. He most recently was responsible for Hat World's strategic product positioning and for managing the Hat World buying, merchandising and marketing team as vice president and general merchandise manager. He is a graduate of Southeast Missouri State University with a bachelor's degree in marketing.
“As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of Hat World's founding this month, it is important to have such a strong management team to lead Hat World in achieving its tremendous potential,” Dennis said.
