Aerosoles names R. Shawn Neville CEO

By

Obi Anyanwu

Published
Sep 8, 2015

Aerosoles on Tuesday announced that it has appointed R. Shawn Neville as Chief Executive Officer of the company, effective immediately. Neville takes over from interim CEO, Caryn Lerner. He will focus on strengthening Aerosoles’ go-to market strategy, branding, store design, merchandising, product development, e/m-commerce and overall expansion strategy.

"I am very excited to be joining a company and brand with such a strong heritage, innovative proprietary technologies, and commitment to delivering fun stylish products to its consumers," stated Neville.

Neville heads to Aerosoles following six years at Avery Dennison Corp., where he served as president. Prior to Avery Dennison, he served as CEO and president of team sports apparel company, Boathouse Sports; served four years as senior officer of Stride Rite and president of its Keds division; and served as president and CEO at Footstar. In the 1990s, Neville worked with Reebok International, where he finished his tenure as senior vice president and general manager of Reebok North America and president of Reebok France.

"Shawn is a results-oriented leader with the strategic expertise and management skills to take Aerosoles to the next level," stated Palladin Consumer Retail Partners Operating Partner Caryn Lerner.
 
Palladin Consumer Retail Partners, LLC acquired Aerosoles in June 2014.