Children's shoes retailer The Stride Rite Corporation has announced the appointment of Mark Cocozza to the company's Board of Directors effective as of May 25th 2006 pursuant to an agreement with a group of investors led by Barington Capital Group, L.P.
Cocozza brings more than 30 years of footwear industry experience to Stride Rite's Board. From 1998 to 2004, he served as Chairman and CEO of Maxwell Shoe Company Inc, a designer and marketer of casual and dress shoes for men, women and children under well-known labels including AK Anne Klein, Joan and David, Dockers and Mootsies Tootsies.
Cocozza currently serves as Chairman of Modern Shoe Co and is a trustee of Lawrence General Hospital. He holds a BA from Lowell Technical Institute and an MBA from Suffolk University.
David Chamberlain, Stride Rite's Chairman and CEO said, "We are excited that Mark has agreed to serve on our Board of Directors. With his broad industry background, experiences and insights, Mark will be a superb addition to our Board."
The Stride Rite Corporation markets the leading brand of high quality children's shoes in the United States. Other footwear products for children and adults are marketed by the company under well-known brand names, including Keds, Sperry Top-Sider, Tommy Hilfiger, Saucony, Grasshoppers, Munchkin, Spot-bilt and Hind.
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