LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 8, 2015--
Steve Madden (Nasdaq:SHOO), a leading designer and marketer of fashion
footwear and accessories for women, men and children, today announced
two key executive promotions. Amelia Newton Varela has been named to the
newly created position of President, and Karla Frieders has been
appointed to the newly created position of Chief Merchandising Officer.
Ms. Newton Varela has more than 17 years of experience with Steve Madden
in various roles, most recently as Executive Vice President of
Wholesale. Ms. Frieders has more than 16 years of experience with Steve
Madden in various roles, most recently as Executive Vice President of
Product Development.
Edward Rosenfeld, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented,
“Amelia and Karla are both highly talented executives who have been
instrumental to the success and growth of our Company. Under Amelia’s
leadership, our wholesale business has grown exponentially over the last
decade, as we have expanded into new brands, new product categories and
new distribution channels. We look forward to her further contributions
as she broadens her role in the organization. Karla has proven herself
to have a deep understanding of product and trends, and we are confident
she will be highly successful in her role as Chief Merchandising
Officer. We are pleased to recognize the many contributions Amelia and
Karla have made to the Company with these promotions and to further
strengthen the executive team at Steve Madden.”
Steve Madden, Founder and Creative and Design Chief, added, “Amelia and
Karla started with the Company when they were just out of school –
Amelia in customer service and Karla in the stores. Over the years, I’ve
been proud to watch them develop into seasoned executives and
outstanding leaders that are imbued with the Steve Madden ethos. I know
they will be great in their new roles.”
About Steve Madden
Steve Madden designs, sources and markets fashion-forward footwear and
accessories for women, men and children. In addition to marketing
products under its own brands including Steve
Madden®, Dolce
Vita®, Betsey
Johnson®, Report®,
Big
Buddha®, Brian
Atwood®, Cejon®,
Blondo®
and Mad
Love®, Steve Madden is the licensee of various brands, including Superga®
for footwear in North America. Steve Madden also designs and sources
products under private label brand names for various retailers. Steve
Madden's wholesale distribution includes department stores, specialty
stores, luxury retailers, national chains and mass merchants. Steve
Madden also operates 161 retail stores (including Steve Madden's four
Internet stores). Steve Madden licenses certain of its brands to third
parties for the marketing and sale of certain products, including for
ready-to-wear, outerwear, intimate apparel, eyewear, hosiery, jewelry,
fragrance, luggage and bedding and bath products. For local store
information and the latest Steve Madden booties, pumps, men’s and
women’s boots, dress shoes, sandals and more, visit http://www.stevemadden.com/.
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Source: Steve Madden
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