Heelys names new CEO
22/05/2008
Youth sports and lifestyle footwear brand Heelys has promoted its senior vice-president for marketing, Don Carroll, to the position of president and chief executive officer.
Ralph Parks, who has served as interim chief executive since January, will remain a member of Heelys’ board of directors.
On announcing the new appointment, Mr Parks said: “Don is both a leader and team-builder and Heelys will benefit immensely from his increased level of responsibilities.”
Mr Carroll only joined Heelys at the start of 2008 after 20 years of experience in the consumer products industry that includes management, marketing, strategic planning and product development. Prior to joining Heelys, Mr Carroll served as managing director of Vector2Group, a Dallas-based management consultancy firm that he co-founded. Prior to forming Vector2Group in 2006, he was chief marketing and brand officer for RadioShack Corporation.
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