NEWTON, Mass., Nov. 28, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Rockport Group (Rockport), a leading maker of casual and dress shoes, today announced that it has appointed Javan Bunch as President.
Bunch is a successful leader with a wealth of experience working with top fashion & lifestyle brands, including Tory Burch, Coach and The Camuto Group. Most recently, he was CEO of Donald J Pliner; and prior to that, served as Executive Vice President of Global Merchandising and Domestic Wholesale for footwear, handbags and accessories at Tory Burch. His passion for design and innovation was further refined in executive roles at Coach where he was responsible for merchandising and design of shoes, eyewear, watches and fragrance. Additionally, he held senior management positions at The Camuto Group, Isabella Fiore and Joan and David. A graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Business School, Bunch has consistently demonstrated an ability to connect vision, people and product concepts to drive smart strategy and superior execution.
In his new role, Bunch will report directly to Gregg Ribatt, Rockport’s CEO. Mr. Ribatt says, “This is the perfect time for someone with Javan’s skillset to join our company, and I am excited to work together as we set the foundation for Rockport’s next chapter of high-quality, sustainable growth. His breadth of industry knowledge and brand-building expertise will accelerate our leadership position in the marketplace across the globe.”
“The opportunities ahead for The Rockport Group, and its brands, are tremendous, and I look forward to working with the team and our customers to unlock our full potential in this pivotal time for our industry,” says Bunch. Mr. Bunch’s tenure officially began Monday, November 26th.
About The Rockport Group
The Rockport Group is home to the Rockport, Aravon and Dunham brands. With its diverse assortment of men's and women's footwear, products from The Rockport Group can be found in various retail channels in more than 50 countries worldwide. Headquartered in the Greater Boston area, The Rockport Group is committed to its history of innovation and a consumer-centric approach to style, fit and comfort. For more information, visit www.rockport.com.
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