NIWOT, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 6, 2012--
Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ: CROX) today announced that Scott Crutchfield has
been appointed chief operating officer. Crutchfield will be responsible
for leading all day-to-day operations for the company, including
overseeing worldwide manufacturing, distribution, logistics, supply
chain management and information technology.
Scott Crutchfield, Crocs COO (Photo: Business Wire)
Previously, Crutchfield had served as senior vice president of worldwide
operations at Crocs since May 2010. Crutchfield joined Crocs in 2006 as
vice president of worldwide operations.
“Scott’s strong track record leading all aspects of Crocs’ global
operations for the past six years makes him the ideal candidate to serve
as our chief operating officer,” said John McCarvel, president and chief
executive officer of Crocs. “As Crocs continues our focus on
sustainable, profitable global growth, Scott will be a valuable resource
in helping us achieve operational efficiencies and excellence.”
Prior to joining Crocs, Crutchfield served as senior director of U.S.
and South America operations for Jabil Circuit, one of the world's
largest electronic manufacturing services companies, from 2004 to 2006.
Previously, Crutchfield held senior leadership positions at Flextronics;
Dovatron International, a subsidiary of DII Group; and Square D, a
subsidiary of Schneider Electric.
“I look forward to continuing to ensure Crocs achieves effective
operational management as the company continues to grow and expand its
global footprint,” said Crutchfield.
To learn more about Crocs
or to find a Crocs store near you, visit Crocs.com.
About Crocs, Inc.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2012, Crocs, Inc. is a world
leader in innovative casual footwear for men, women and children. Crocs
offers several distinct shoe collections with more than 300 four-season
footwear styles. All Crocs™ shoes feature Croslite™ material, a
proprietary, revolutionary technology that gives each pair of shoes the
soft, comfortable, lightweight, non-marking and odor-resistant qualities
that Crocs fans know and love. Crocs fans "Get Crocs Inside" every pair
of shoes, from the iconic clog to new sneakers, sandals, boots and
heels. Since its inception in 2002, Crocs has sold more than 200 million
pairs of shoes in more than 90 countries around the world. The brand
celebrated reaching $1 billion in annual sales in 2011.
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