Eastland Shoe appoints new director

27/04/2011
Specialist hand-crafted leather footwear manufacturer Eastland Shoe Corporation has announced the appointment of Marc Gold as director of business development. He comes to Eastland with over 25 years in the footwear industry having held executive positions at Vans, The Frye Boot Co., Skechers and Vida Group International.

“Mark is well respected in the footwear industry and brings a proven record of dynamic sales development,” said Jim Klein, Eastland’s president. “Marc’s primary responsibility will be to focus on the sales of our Eastland men’s collections. “The resurgence of Eastland’s signature heritage styles and the success of our 55th anniversary Made in Maine USA collection have positioned Eastland for rapid growth both domestically and internationally.”

In his new role, Mr Gold will be responsible for major accounts in New York City and New England.