Rick Blackshaw will lead lifestyle brand
Collective Brands Performance + Lifestyle Group (Lexington, Mass.) appointed Rick Blackshaw president of the Keds brand. He succeeds Kristin Kohler Burrows who recently departed the position to pursue career opportunities closer to her home in New York.
Blackshaw’s career includes experience with brands including Converse, Timberland and the former division of Reebok, Avia. He most recently served as vp and general manager for the Chuck Taylor All Star Division of Converse Inc.
In his new role, Blackshaw will lead all functions of the Keds team, including product design and development, sales, marketing, merchandise planning and operations.
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Knowing all the achievements and career background of Rick Blackshaw I am certain that he's going to perform best all his functions and responsibilities for the Collective Brands Performance company. His role in this company is so challenging for their are lots of strong competitors out there and of course to prove himself that he deserves the position. Mario Romano Colts Neck