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38-Year Schuh Veteran Colin Temple Steps Down
29 Jul
Summary
- Colin Temple leaves Schuh after 38 years, serving 15 as president.
- Andy Gray praised Temple's "extraordinary contributions" to the business.
- Tomas Petersson, formerly of Foot Locker, to succeed Temple as president.
Colin Temple, a key figure at Schuh for 38 years, has announced his departure from the UK-based footwear retailer. He concluded his tenure after serving as president for the past 15 years, having joined the company in 1988.
Andy Gray, CEO of Journeys Global Retail Group at Genesco, acknowledged Temple's "extraordinary contributions" and noted the strong foundation he leaves behind. Gray expressed confidence in the business's future success under new leadership.
Taking the helm as Schuh's new president is Tomas Petersson. Petersson brings extensive international retail experience from his previous roles, including senior vice president and general manager of EMEA at Foot Locker. He will work closely with Temple during the transition period.
Petersson stated his enthusiasm for building on Schuh's existing strengths, aiming to accelerate growth and enhance customer and partner experiences. Gray highlighted Petersson's proven ability to grow retail businesses as crucial for the company's ongoing strategy.
