Tennessee-based tactical footwear manufacturer Original Footwear Company (OFC) has announced the appointment of Mark Cavanaugh to the role of chief executive, replacing founder Kevin Cole.

Owned by private equity firm Brand Velocity Group, OFC is the US Department of Defense’s largest contractual supplier of its kind when it comes to US-made equipment. Its brand portfolio encompasses Altama combat boots, Original SWAT tactical boots and Capps uniform shoes.

Mr Cavanaugh’s career history includes stints at companies including Nike, New Balance, Bauer Hockey and Under Armour. He specialised in cleated footwear at Nike and in sports shoes at Under Armour.

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