Wolverine Worldwide
appointed Nicholas T. Long
to its board. Long, 52, is the chief executive officer of MillerCoors,
a beverage company that is a joint venture between SABMiller and Molson
Coors.
MillerCoors is the marketer of such well-known brands as
Miller Lite, Coors Light, Leinenkugel’s and Blue Moon. Prior to
joining MillerCoors, he was chief marketing officer of the Miller
Brewing Company and later promoted to president and chief executive
officer. Long also spent a number of years with The Coca-Cola
Company where he served in a variety of senior roles, with
responsibilities ranging from global operations to strategic marketing
to sales.
“Tom Long’s appointment will bring added depth to Wolverine’s already
strong Board,” stated Blake W. Krueger, Wolverine Worldwide’s chairman,
CEO and president. “He has an impressive track record of building
global businesses with multiple brands. Additionally, Tom’s
exceptional marketing acumen and his experiences building strong and
lasting customer relationships will prove valuable as our Company
continues its drive towards becoming one of the world’s premier
footwear and apparel companies.”
Commented Long, “I am extremely pleased to join the Board of Wolverine
Worldwide, a proven leader in global brand building and an innovator in
footwear and apparel. The Company has an exceptional track record
of rewarding its shareholders and I look forward to working with the
Wolverine Worldwide management team and my fellow Board members to help
maintain the Company’s impressive performance.”
