Susie Kuhn Exits Wolverine Worldwide as Active Group President Role is Eliminated
Wolverine Worldwide has eliminated the position of president for its Active Group, leading to Susie Kuhn's departure from the company. The move was disclosed in an SEC filing and confirmed by a spokesperson who stated it aligns with ongoing transformation efforts at Wolverine. Moving forward, leaders of brands under the Active Group—including Chaco, Merrell, Saucony, and Sweaty Betty—will now report directly to CEO Chris Hufnagel. Kuhn joined in October 2024 after a long career in footwear and retail leadership roles with companies like Foot Locker, Nike, Converse, and URBN. Her exit follows the company's reorganization of its brand portfolio into Active, Work, and Lifestyle Groups since 2022. The Lifestyle Group was later dissolved when Sperry and Keds were sold. Wolverine Worldwide has been undergoing a successful turnaround that earned it Footwear News' Company of the Year award in 2025. Recent second-quarter results showed strong performance from its Active Group, with revenue up 9.3% to $388.4 million.
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