Converse Announces New CEO

Steven Hemphill

• October 14 2009
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Nike Inc. has confirmed that Jack Boys will retire at the end of this year as CEO of Converse and that company executive Michael Spillane will take the helm. According to a report by boardsportsource.com, Eunan McLaughlin, President of Nike, Inc. Affiliates said:

“With Jack’s leadership, Converse has experienced exceptional brand growth and financial performance. His contribution to Converse’s success has helped make the brand what it is today. Under his guidance, Converse just posted its most profitable first quarter to date – demonstrating the power and potential of the Converse brand.”

“We are very excited to have Michael in the CEO role. He has worked closely with Jack for the past two years developing Converse’s growth strategy,” said McLaughlin. “Their leadership, passion and deep understanding of the Converse consumer has uniquely positioned Converse for continued global growth.”

Spillane has been with Converse since 2007 and has previously held positions at Polartec and Malden Mills as well as senior positions at Tommy Hilfiger and Jockey.

For more check out www.converse.com or www.boardsportsource.com.