USA: Stride Rite Names Richard Thornton President, COO
Leading footwear manufacturer Stride Rite Corp on Wednesday named Richard Thornton as its new president and chief operating officer, effective August 1. The Massachusetts-based company, behind brands such as Keds and Sperry Top-Sider, said he will replace chairman and chief executive David Chamberlian as president, while also assuming duties in the newly-created COO role.