Footwear, accessories and apparel brand Steve Madden has promoted Zine Mazouzi, Chief Accounting Officer and Senior Vice President-Finance and Operations as its new Chief Financial Officer, with effective from January 1, 2021.

As per Fashion Network, Mazouzi will succeed Arvind Dharia, who will serve in an advisory capacity through 2021 to ensure a smooth transition. Dharia has served as Steve Madden’s CFO since October 1992.

Mazouzi, who began his work with Steve Madden in 2019, has over 20 years of experience in the footwear industry, as well as a proven record in corporate finance, financial planning and analysis, operations, strategic planning and risk management.

Prior to joining Steve Madden, he served in various leadership roles at Sears Holdings Corporation, including head of Sears and Kmart footwear, home and fine jewelry and chief financial officer of Sears and Kmart footwear.

Previously, Mazouzi held several leadership roles at Nine West Group, including chief financial officer and senior vice president of finance, wholesale and international F&A.