Chief executive of American designer of sports-inspired products Heelys, Inc. Michael Staffaroni has resigned, effective February 1, having held the position since 2001. He will continue to work with the company in the capacity of executive consultant for one year in order to assist with the management transition.

Commenting on Mr Staffaroni’s departure chairman Gary Martin stated: "Mike joined Heelys at the company's inception in 2000 and his contribution has been immeasurable. He worked tirelessly to build Heelys into a global brand and was instrumental in the company's initial public offering."

While the company, best known for its popular ‘wheeled’ footwear, seeks a replacement for Mr Staffaroni, the role of interim CEO will be taken over by

Ralph Parks, former president and chief executive of FootAction USA, who was elected to the company’s board of directors on January 29.

Meanwhile, the company has also appointed Don Carroll, who joined the company on January 2, as senior vice resident of Marketing.

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