Wolverine WorldWide Inc has appointed Cheryl Abel-Hodges and Jack Boyle to its Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2025.
Currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer, Tommy John, Inc since 2023, Hodges was earlier engaged as the CEO of the PVH Corp-owned brand Calvin Klein. She has also held executive leadership roles at the brand including Group President, Calvin Klein - North America, and The Underwear Group, where she led the brand’s North American wholesale and retail businesses. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Albany and also serves on the Board of Directors of Haworth, Inc.
Having recently retired from Fanatics Holdings, Inc, Boyle served as the President-Buying and North America , Fanatics Commerce. In this role he oversaw the strategic direction of merchandising and vendor management across all direct-to-consumer channels for over 900 sports partnerships. Prior to Fanatics, he was employed at the Kohl’s Corporation for a decade in various merchandising leadership positions, He also worked in the Merchandising Deparment at Famous-Barr, a division of The May Department Stores Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri, and also sits on the Board of Directors of Destination XL Group, Inc.
Founded in 1883, Wolverine World Wide, Inc is one of the world’s leading designers, marketers, and licensors of branded casual footwear and apparel, performance outdoor and athletic footwear and apparel, kids’ footwear, industrial work boots and apparel, and uniform footwear. The Company’s portfolio includes Merrell, Saucony, Sweaty Betty, Hush Puppies, Wolverine, Chaco, Bates, Hytest, and Stride Rite.
According to Tom Long, Chairman, Wolverine Worldwide, both Abel-Hodges and Boyle have extensive experience in merchandising, brand management, and omnichannel retail, and have demonstrated the ability to lead organizations through high growth periods. Their vast experience leading brands, building teams, and focusing on consumers will contribute significantly to the company.
