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New Balance CEO becomes AAFA board member

30/06/2009
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has appointed Rob DeMartini, CEO of New Balance, to its board of directors and executive committee.

Board chairperson Carol Hochman, CEO of Triumph Apparel Marketing. “Rob will be a valued member of our board as he advises us on the concerns of our footwear members. I look forward to serving with him as we work to move our industry forward.”

“With all of the challenges currently facing the US apparel and footwear industry, Rob’s insight and experience will be invaluable,” said AAFA president and CEO, Kevin Burke. “Because of New Balance’s global reputation for delivering first-rate athletic shoes to its customers, we are proud that Rob has agreed to join our board of directors. Rob will be a strong and steady voice for our footwear members.”

Mr DeMartini will assume the position recently vacated by Jim Tompkins, president and COO of New Balance.

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