Wolverine World Wide Inc. named Michael F. McBreen as president of the company's global operations group. McBreen most recently served as the vice president of supply chain and logistics for Furniture Brands International Inc., a home furnishings business.
The company noted that in this new role, McBreen would be in charge for all supply chain operations for it, including sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and logistics.
McBreen, age 43, was most recently the Vice President, Supply Chain and Logistics for Furniture Brands International, Inc., a $2.1 billion leading home furnishings business with 10 highly recognizable brand names, including Broyhill, Thomasville, Lane, Drexel Heritage and Henredon. While at Furniture Brands International, he developed and initiated programs to integrate domestic and international sourcing, manufacturing and distribution/logistics operations across all brands into a single organization to enhance operational performance and financial results. Additionally, he created the company's Asian design and commercial center to support product development, sourcing, production, quality management and supply planning. McBreen spent a significant portion of his career with Nike, Inc., the leading global marketer of athletic footwear, apparel and accessories. While at Nike, he held several senior positions, including Director – Global Supply Chain Operations and Director – Global Apparel Operations. He led the team responsible for the sourcing operations of Nike's apparel business, and was also responsible for integrating the supply chain operations of several acquisitions, including Hurley, Cole Haan and Bauer Nike Hockey.
Blake W. Krueger, CEO and President of Wolverine, stated “Mike McBreen is joining us in a pivotal leadership role. The Company already sources or manufactures over 35 million pair of footwear to service consumers in approximately 200 countries around the globe. Mike brings the critical footwear and apparel expertise we need to ensure that our brands will not only maintain their reputations for creativity and product innovation, but will also be recognized for supply chain efficiency and outstanding service to our customers. Most importantly, Mike is a proven collaborative leader with an international perspective and string of successes in establishing and managing global supply chains and achieving improved business results. We are excited to have an executive of Mike's caliber join the Wolverine team and look forward to the significant contributions he will make in our Global Operations Group.”
“Working with Blake Krueger and the Wolverine World Wide team is a great opportunity to be a part of one of the most exciting and innovative companies in the footwear industry,” stated McBreen. “Leading Wolverine's global operations team in a collaborative planning process to ensure world class supply chains is a challenge I embrace. Wolverine has an exceptional and varied portfolio of brands, and I am excited to be a part of such a strong organization with such an outstanding record of success.”
