Stride Rite Appoints Mark J. Cocozza to Board of Directors
26 Maio 2006 - 5:44PM
Business Wire
The Stride Rite Corporation (NYSE: SRR) today announced the
appointment of Mark J. Cocozza to the Company's Board of Directors
effective as of May 25, 2006 pursuant to an agreement with a group
of investors led by Barington Capital Group, L.P. Mr. Cocozza
brings more than 30 years of footwear industry experience to Stride
Rite's Board. From 1998 to 2004, he served as Chairman and CEO of
Maxwell Shoe Company, Inc., a designer and marketer of casual and
dress shoes for men, women and children under well-known labels
including AK Anne Klein, Joan and David, Dockers and Mootsies
Tootsies. He also served as Maxwell's Chief Operating Officer from
1994 to 1998 and Brand President from 1987 to 1994. Prior to
joining Maxwell, Mr. Cocozza spent 16 years at Stride Rite serving
in a number of managerial positions, including President of its
Sperry Top-Sider division. Mr. Cocozza currently serves as Chairman
of Modern Shoe Co. and is a trustee of Lawrence General Hospital.
He holds a BA from Lowell Technical Institute and an MBA from
Suffolk University. David Chamberlain, Stride Rite's Chairman and
CEO said, "We are excited that Mark has agreed to serve on our
Board of Directors. With his broad industry background, experiences
and insights, Mark will be a superb addition to our Board." ABOUT
STRIDE RITE The Stride Rite Corporation markets the leading brand
of high quality children's shoes in the United States. Other
footwear products for children and adults are marketed by the
Company under well-known brand names, including Keds, Sperry
Top-Sider, Tommy Hilfiger, Saucony, Grasshoppers, Munchkin,
Spot-bilt and Hind. Apparel products are marketed by the Company
under the Saucony and Hind brand names. Information about the
Company is available on our website - www.strideritecorp.com.
Information about the Company's brands and product lines is
available at www.striderite.com, www.keds.com,
www.sperrytopsider.com and www.saucony.com. ABOUT BARINGTON
Barington Capital Group, L.P. is an investment management firm that
primarily invests in undervalued, small and mid-capitalization
companies. Barington and its principals are experienced value-added
investors who have taken active roles in assisting companies in
creating or improving shareholder value.
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