Kamik hired Gillian Meek as CEO. Meek brings over 20 years of experience to the Canadian footwear brand, including most recently serving as president of Keds where he led a global turnaround for the brand, restoring it to profitability.
In addition to Meek’s retail expertise, he has 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.”
“We have long prided ourselves on the heritage of our brand, but that is just the beginning,” said Stephen Cook, president, Kamik. “Alongside our new partners at TorQuest, who joined us in 2021, 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.”
