Wolverine World Wide has appointed of Bill Dodge vice president, product development for the outdoor group, and Mark Sandquist as president, global apparel. The company hopes these senior leadership roles will help accelerate several of its growth initiatives for the Merrell, Patagonia Footwear and Chaco businesses. Both will report to Jim Zwiers, president, outdoor group.

Mr Dodge, who joined the company in September 2008, was most recently general manager of Patagonia Footwear and previously held management roles at Salomon, Timberland and New Balance.

Mr Sandquist, who most recently served as vice president, global apparel, equipment and licensing has more than 20 years’ experience in the outdoor apparel industry.

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