EXCLUSIVE: Aerosoles Hires Industry Veteran Jimmy Gabriel as President, Chief Brand Officer

Aerosoles has tapped industry veteran Jimmy Gabriel as its new president and chief brand officer. According to the American Exchange Group-owned footwear company, Gabriel’s appointment into this newly-created role marks a critical step in reinforcing the strength of the Aerosoles brand as it looks into the future. For Gabriel, he’s excited to start working with the team at American Exchange Group to bring Aerosoles “to the next level.” “I consider myself first and foremost, a merchant,” Gabriel told FN in an interview. “I think that’s important. And then from there we will be looking to organize the brand and to rebuild a structure that includes wholesale, e-commerce and our own retail stores.” Gabriel’s career spans nearly 50 years across the women’s, men’s, and kids’ footwear markets, covering all categories and price points. He has led the development, launch, and growth of major footwear brands, including Aquatalia, Coach Footwear, Calvin Klein Footwear, Frye, Taryn Rose, BCBG, Juicy Couture, and Enzo Angiolini. Gabriel’s career began at Wohl Shoe Co., a division of Brown Shoe Co. (now Caleres), where he gained a strong business foundation and advanced through leadership roles. His career progressed at Nine West Group, leading to a vice president role at Enzo Angiolini, and then

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