New CEO at Cole Haan
Dave McTague has been named CEO of Cole Haan, effective January 4. Mr McTague will succeed current CEO, Jim Seuss, who has decided to leave the company. Mr Seuss will work with McTague to transition their roles through the beginning of the New Year.
Mr McTague will report directly to Eunan McLaughlin, president Nike Affiliates. Prior to his most recent role as executive vice president of partnered brands for Liz Claiborne, Mr McTague served as president of Converse Apparel from 2005-2007. He brings 25 years of industry experience to his new role, having worked for Victorinox, Swiss Army Brands as president of global apparel and retail and president of menswear for Tommy Hilfiger USA, among other brands.
"We appreciate Jim's leadership at Cole Haan as he has worked to position Cole Haan as a leading, premium brand in the marketplace," said Eunan McLaughlin, President Nike Affiliates. "Over the past several years, Cole Haan has focused on reinvigorating product creation and improving consumer connectivity. We continue to view Cole Haan as a complement to the Nike portfolio with opportunities for long-term growth."
"We look forward to welcoming Dave back to the NIKE, Inc. family," said McLaughlin. "With his previous leadership at Converse and knowledge and passion in the industry we feel confident Dave has the skills and experience to lead Cole Haan into its next phase of growth, connecting the brand with consumers worldwide."
