Shoes For Crews reports that Chris Quinn will assume the role of chief executive officer on January 1, 2025.
The company said in a media release that Quinn is an “accomplished executive experienced in the retail, e-commerce, footwear, and apparel industries who has served as a director of Shoes For Crews since August 2024.
Quinn worked for Skechers and Skechers Golf for over 20 years, most recently as director of sales in its golf division.
“Entering the new year with our talented new board, we’ll continue to innovate in the slip-resistant and safety footwear space,” said Chris Quinn. “Over the company’s first 40 years, we’ve fine-tuned our purposeful design and proprietary technology, and I’m looking forward to continuing to lead the industry in groundbreaking solutions for a wide range of use cases, from inside the kitchen to out in the field”.
As part of the leadership transition, Donald Watros will be retiring from the CEO role effective December 31, 2024, but will remain a senior advisor to the company, maker of slip-resistant safety footwear.
“During my tenure, we have accomplished incredible things at Shoes For Crews,” said Watros. “From a long list of technology innovations to completely restructuring the business, we have logged a great number of successes. I’m looking forward to handing the baton to my trusted successor, Chris, who will no doubt stack on more wins onto our growing list.”
Images courtesy Shoes for Crews and Chris Quinn/LinkedIn
