Head of Investor Relations

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Wolverine Worldwide is a global marketer of branded footwear, apparel, and accessories. With an established global footprint that spans approximately 200 countries and territories, as well as a rock-solid infrastructure, Wolverine Worldwide is dedicated to advancing the following brands that comprise the ever-expanding portfolio: Bates, Chaco, Cat Footwear, Harley Davidson Footwear, Merrell, Saucony, Sweaty Betty and Wolverine. Wolverine Worldwide’s continued success is driven by our ability to stay true to our simple mission: we empower, engage and inspire our consumers – every step of the way.
The Head of Investor Relations reports to the Chief Financial Officer. This role is responsible for creating a strategic, proactive, and responsive investor relations function by developing and executing WWW global investor relations strategy.

Primary Duties

• Serves as a key advisor to the CFO, CEO, and Board of Directors on investor relations strategy.

• Develops and maintains an investor relations program focused on creating consistent, value-driving engagement and messages for the investment community.

• Establishes an investor outreach program and calendar focused on a target, optimal shareholder base.

• Represents the Company and develops strong relationships with institutional investors, individual investors, and sell-side analysts. 

• Works closely with the FP&A, Strategy and Brand teams to ensure annual and quarterly guidance and messages are aligned with Company strategy and initiatives.

• Effectively communicates complex financial information to broad audiences.

• Creates presentations, scripts, press releases, and other communication materials for quarterly earnings calls, investor conferences, and for other engagements as needed.

• Works closely with the Controller, and Legal teams to prepare annual reports, SEC filings, and proxy statements.

• Ensures all investor communications and disclosures comply with regulatory requirements and company policies.

• Organizes and participates in quarterly earnings calls, Company hosted investor meetings, one-on-one analyst and investor visits, investor conferences and analyst seminars.

• Provides investment community feedback to management and proactively updates Company outreach strategy and messages as appropriate.

• Monitors stock price, research reports and news releases on the company and the industry and provides analytical summaries for leadership and the Board of Directors.

• Performs ongoing and comprehensive competitive analysis, including monitoring financial metrics and a summary of key messages.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Finance degree with strong financial acumen; MBA a plus

• 10+ years professional experience

• Proactive leader, with a passion for driving impact based on insightful and thoughtful analytics and research

• Strong analytical skills with deep experience in financial modeling and valuation methods

• Excellent communication skills, including strong writing skills and experience building creative, engaging business and financial data-based presentations for broad audiences

• Ability to build solid relationships within and outside the Company

• Footwear industry knowledge a plus

Working Conditions

Typical office environment. Some travel required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required.

Wolverine Worldwide, Inc. is committed to creating a company that is as diverse as our consumers. We value the differences in one another and believe our differences make us stronger. Our diverse and inclusive corporate culture starts with the recruitment process. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We aim to create equal opportunities for our associates, customers, and suppliers regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.