Wolverine World Wide announced the appointment of Pamela L. Linton to the position of Senior Vice President, Human Resources. In this position, Ms. Linton will report directly to Blake W. Krueger, CEO and President of the Company.
Ms. Linton most recently served as Senior Vice President for the multi- national, $2.8 billion American Greetings Corp. She has also served as Vice President of Global Human Resources for the multi-billion-dollar Alticor Corp and held several senior human resources positions while at Lorin Industries and Baxter International.
Commenting on the appointment, Blake W. Krueger, CEO and President stated, "Pam is an extremely capable and experienced senior human resource executive.
She has an extensive background in leading the human resource function for strong global organizations, and her experience matches up perfectly with Wolverine and our plans for continued global growth.
Our Wolverine World Wide associates are nearly 4700 strong in 20 countries around the globe. Our team is among the best in the footwear and apparel industry, and we are confident that Pam's leadership abilities will add to our executive talent and help take our organization to the next level."
"Working with Blake Krueger and the Wolverine World Wide team is a tremendous opportunity," Pamela Linton said. "Helping the organization realize its full global potential is a challenge to which I look forward.
The consumer recognition and global reach of the Company's portfolio of lifestyle brands is unmatched in the industry, and I am excited to be a part of such a strong team."
Ms. Linton holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan State University. She earned her Master of Business Administration from the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management in Lake Forest, Ill.
With a commitment to service and product excellence, Wolverine World Wide Inc is one of the world's leading marketers of branded casual, active lifestyle, work, outdoor sport and uniform footwear. |