Wolverine Worldwide has appointed Cheryl Abel-Hodges and Jack Boyle to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Both bring decades of experience in brand leadership and merchandising strategy across major retail and apparel companies.
“Cheryl and Jack are tremendous additions to our Board,” said Chris Hufnagel, President and CEO of Wolverine Worldwide. “Their knowledge and experiences will provide invaluable insight as we continue to build our global brands.”
Abel-Hodges currently serves as CEO of comfort-focused lifestyle brand Tommy John. She previously led the Calvin Klein brand at PVH Corp., overseeing wholesale and retail operations in North America. Boyle, who recently retired from Fanatics Holdings, served as President of Buying and North America, managing merchandising strategy for a network of over 900 sports partnerships. He previously held senior roles at Kohl’s and Famous-Barr.
Wolverine Worldwide, founded in 1883, is the parent company of brands such as Merrell, Saucony, Hush Puppies and Chaco. It markets its footwear and apparel in roughly 170 countries and holds licensing rights for Cat and Harley-Davidson footwear.
