LEADERSHIP TEAM
Jack Guze
JACK GUZE has been consulting to global retailers and fashion groups since 2001. With over 30 years experience in fashion sourcing, Jack has held senior level positions with Macy’s and Dayton Hudson. At Sears he was GMM of Men’s, Children’s and Shoes and Group Vice President responsible for International Sourcing where he established a global brand development and sourcing organization. Jack served as Chief Marketing Officer of Reebok, Payless Shoes and was General Manager and Chief Marketing Officer of Myer Grace Brothers Department Store, Melbourne Australia. Earlier in his career he worked for ATID, a Israeli-American joint venture to promote exports and design. Jack and his teams have received industry recognition including a REGGIE Award (plus a second nomination), a Sabre Award, a “Top Ten” Product Introduction Award, Men’s Retailer of the year Award (MR Magazine) and “Turn Around” Executive of the Year Award (Footwear News).
Selena Mccartney
SELENA MCCARTNEY has been a successful designer in women’s shoes for many admired brands. They have included Steve Madden, The Frye Company, Calvin Klein, Rachel Zoe, Corso Como, Gap and Katy Perry. Serving as head footwear designer for Calvin Klein women’s shoes was responsible for design direction as she led trend research, trend development, trend direction, material development, constructions, lasts, patterns and corrections. Selena’s ability to forecast on new trends and actualize designs has enriched profitability while evolving a timeless fashion-forward style.
Jeremy McClintock
Jeremy McClintock brings 25 years of footwear experience with a strong background in design, development, merchandising and global sourcing. With a background in industrial design, Jeremy incorporates a result driven approach to design and development, blending a strategic approach to cost engineering and manufacturing while ensuring product integrity and aesthetics are reinforced.
Over his career Jeremy has extensive global travel throughout China, Southeast Asia, India, Brazil and Mexico, spending close to 25% of his career traveling and working with factories around the world. Working with clients such as Calvin Klein, Lands’ End, Vionic, Macys, Kohls, Birdies and many more, Jeremy has pioneered many factory relationships to create the perfect match. From successfully transitioning millions of pairs to Indonesia and Vietnam from China to mitigate tariffs, to nurturing a new brand whose success depends on quality and comfort, Jeremy takes a hands-on approach throughout the entire process.
When not in factories around the world, Jeremy is focused on the creative side of the business working with in house and client design teams, creating market & trend reports, and investigating the latest sustainable materials and component suppliers. From his past experiences as VP of Private Label footwear at Jimlar and Li & Fung, VP of Merchandising for Calvin Klein footwear, and Design Director roles, including Frye Boots Jeremy brings his creative talents together with the business needs of the brand.
Global General Managers
COUNTRIES and CONTACTS
Luis Humberto Vela - Leon Gto, MEXICO
Gustavo Berteli - Franca, Brazil
Debabrata Chakrabarty - Chennai, INDIA
Amit Srivastava - Lucknow INDIA
Eric Sun - GuangDong, CHINA
Maria Palestini - Montefiore Dell'Aso, ITALY