Steve Madden, a leading designer and marketer of fashion-forward footwear, accessories and apparel for women, men and children, has announced the appointment of Arian Simone, president and chief executive officer of Fearless Fund, and Peter A Davis, a footwear and apparel industry veteran, to its board of directors, thus expanding the board to 11 directors.
“We are pleased to welcome Arian and Pete to our Board of Directors. The addition of these directors complements our Board’s skills and experiences, and with Arian’s marketing expertise and Pete’s deep industry knowledge, we are confident they will provide valuable perspectives. We look forward to their engagement and assistance in guiding our strategy and enhancing value for all our stakeholders,” Edward Rosenfeld, chairman and chief executive officer of Steve Madden, said in a statement.
Simone is president and chief executive officer of Fearless Fund, a venture capital fund that invests in women of colour-led businesses, which she co-founded in 2018. From 2004 to 2017, Simone was the owner of AR PR Marketing, a publicity and marketing strategy firm. She serves as a member on the board of directors for the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. In 2021, she was the recipient of the 15th Annual General Motors African Ancestry Network Black History Month Celebration Entrepreneurial Spirit Award and the Detroit Branch NAACP Great Expectations Award.
Steve Madden, a leading designer and marketer of fashion-forward footwear, accessories and apparel for women, men and children, has announced the appointment of Arian Simone, president and chief executive officer of Fearless Fund, and Peter A Davis, a footwear and apparel industry veteran, to its board of directors, thus expanding the board to 11 directors.
Davis has over 30 years of experience in the footwear and apparel industry, having held executive leadership positions in sales and marketing with companies including Skechers, Fila, Reebok, Joy & Mario, and Dynasty Footwear. He also founded The Infamous Black Sheep Brand, an urban action sports lifestyle brand. A former player in the NBA, Davis runs Pete Davis Basketball, a grassroots community youth basketball organisation.
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