Marc Fisher Footwear’s senior team talks opportunities, challenges and what they love most about their jobs.
KELLI FUJITANI
Senior executive vice president of sales, Easy Spirit, Calvin Klein, Earth
Years at the company: 20
What I value most: “Working with truly amazing and talented people. We have a results-driven company powered by many of the best people in the industry, [who are] team building, innovating and pushing to create successes every day. We have a fast-paced culture in which a high level of effort is required in all areas. However, within that culture, management is always accessible for support and strategizing, and new ideas are valued.”
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JOEL OBLONSKY
Executive vice president of sales, Rockport, Hunter, Kenneth Cole, Cobb Hill, Dunham
Years at the company: 2
What I admire most: “The quest for solutions to problems in the business and for the consumer, the ability to identify great product and the experience of working with intelligent, motivated, thoughtful people.”
Greatest opportunity today: “Identifying and capitalizing on strategic sales opportunities. This means effectively navigating product white space to drive growth across both existing and emerging distribution channels while capturing a greater share of consumer spending in the footwear market.”
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SEAN ORR
Senior vice president of sales and merchandising, Guess Women’s
Years at the company: 10
What I value most: “Leading an amazing team and the ability to build and grow a global brand. It feels like being part of a family, and we always put our families first.”
Greatest opportunity today: “Staying focused and true to your brand, while shifting and reacting to business trends. Brand elevation and building a well-balanced lifestyle brand, while providing value in a rapidly changing landscape.”
MATT RUSH
President of wholesale, Marc Fisher Footwear
Years at the company: 10+
What I value most: “Our team — we challenge and support each other in ways that drive the business forward every day. This collaborative spirit is also what I value most about the company culture. Our people are our most important assets.”
Biggest challenge: “Balancing how we have approached the business in our first 20 years to achieve the success we have and evolving our business model to fit and grow in the new digital-centric marketplace.”
TOM TERRY
Executive vice president of sales, Guess Men’s, Tommy Hilfiger Men’s, Calvin Klein Men’s
Years at the company: 8
What I value most: “The creativity and hands-on autonomy environment; our footwear team, who are smart, hardworking and hilariously witted; and lastly, but certainly not the least important, we work with great brands. The trust and friendships are what makes Marc Fisher Footwear so special. Relationships are the key to any successful business endeavor as they build trust and loyalty, which are foundational to sustained success.”
Greatest opportunity today: “Providing the consumer with great brands and product has never been more important than it is in this current retail environment.”
Biggest challenges: “Geopolitical conditions have put pressure on margins and disrupted our speed-to-market agility in some instances. Retail conditions have cooled due to an inflationary environment. These two challenges add stress to the growth momentum that we have experienced during the last several years.”