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CEO Awards
Most Respect CEOs
In collaboration with the
International Institute of Management
Hall of Fame
CEO Profile
Matt Rubel - CEO of
Collective Brands, Inc.
Company Profile
Industry: Apparel Stores
Employees: 13,500
Revenues: $3.32B
Market Cap: $0.85B
Matt Rubel is recognized for his leadership in forming Collective
Brands and establishing the company’s vision of creating the
pre-eminent, consumer-centric, global footwear, accessories and
lifestyle brand company. He is also recognized by the investment
community as one of the top CEOs within apparel and footwear
industry.
Under Matt’s leadership, Collective Brands has evolved into a
dynamic and diverse global enterprise, with a strong portfolio of
iconic brands reaching consumers across the world through wholesale,
retail, e-commerce, licensing and franchising channels. The company expanded
its global
footprint to nearly 100 countries worldwide.
Matt is responsible for the Shoes4Kids program
which donates more than 77,000 pairs of shoes to children during the
holiday season
CEO Bio
Matt Rubel brought his strategic leadership skills and extensive
brand, marketing, merchandising and business knowledge to Payless
ShoeSource in June, 2005. As CEO and President,
Matt strategy was to create an
inspiring, customer-centric organization with a new position as a
specialty retailer dedicated to democratizing fashion in footwear
and accessories.
In July, 2007, Matt led the acquisition of The Stride Rite
Corporation and the formation of Collective Brands, Inc. (NYSE:
PSS), the parent company of Payless ShoeSource, Stride Rite (now
named the Collective Brands Performance + Lifestyle Group) and
Collective Licensing International. Matt was named CEO and President. In May, 2008, he was elected Chairman of the
Board, CEO and President of Collective Brands,
Inc.
From 1999 to 2005, Matt was Chairman, President and CEO of Cole
Haan, a leading marketer of high quality men’s and women’s shoes and
accessories, and subsidiary of Nike, Inc. At Cole Haan, Matt guided
the company into a new era by re-energizing the brand and creating a
strong global presence. During his time with Cole Haan, the company
doubled in size and expanded its global foot print, positioning the
company as a leading fashion brand.
Matt is active in several industry and civic
organizations, including the Jay H. Baker Initiative at the Wharton
School – University of Pennsylvania; Young President’s Organization;
University of Miami Board of Trustees, Florida; Chairman of the
Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America; Matt is a member of
the American Ballet Theater (ABT) Board of Governing Trustees, the
International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Board of Trustees,
and the Board for National Retail Federation (NRF).
CEO Insights
Be ready for change with dynamic action. Be
creative, work with teams and build relationships. Learn from
your mistakes and move on. - Matt Rubel, CEO of Collective
Brands, Inc.
What is great for us is that kids continue to
change size and our children’s business is doing well even in a
recession. - Matt Rubel, CEO of Collective
Brands, Inc.
High levels of unemployment currently at play
could slow the recovery on Main Street and at retail. Employment
growth is really a necessary factor for vibrant growth in the
consumer sector. - Matt Rubel, CEO of Collective
Brands, Inc.
Our strategy, regardless of the economic climate,
is to remain focused on the consumers...They hold the key to any
retailer or brand success. - Matt Rubel - CEO of Collective Brands,
Inc.
We can be successful if we understand our
customers’ needs and desires, and then find innovative ways to
deliver great product and provide an outstanding, experience in our
stores. - Matt Rubel, CEO of Collective
Brands, Inc.
Our CRM capabilities have grown beyond our
expectations in the last few years, and are providing us with
meaningful new insights on how to reach and connect with our
customers on a deeper level. - Matt Rubel, CEO of Collective
Brands, Inc.
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