Brooks’ Dan Sheridan to Succeed Jim Weber as CEO
After a 23-year tenure in which he built Brooks Running from near bankruptcy into a billion-dollar brand, Jim Weber will step down from the top job on Apr. 26, handing the reins to long-time company veteran Dan Sheridan, who currently serves as president and COO. Weber joined the struggling sneaker company’s board in 1999 after serving as Sims CEO, and was picked to lead Brooks in 2001, when revenues were just $37 million. During his tenure, Brooks was acquired by Russell Athletic at the end of 2004, and then Russell was ... Log in to view full article.