Cathy Taylor Email & Phone Number

San Diego, California, United States

San Diego, California, United States

Cathy is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Rocket Dog Brands, a global juniors footwear company.Previously Cathy served as President and ChiefExecutive Officer of Phoenix FootwearGroup, Inc. from 2007-2009. Prior to her position at Phoenix Footwear Group, she was the owner of CBT Brand Consulting and worked with a number of industry leading Company’s as a marketing and branding consultant. Cathy also has served in a number of senior managementPositions,… Show more Cathy is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Rocket Dog Brands, a global juniors footwear company.Previously Cathy served as President and ChiefExecutive Officer of Phoenix FootwearGroup, Inc. from 2007-2009. Prior to her position at Phoenix Footwear Group, she was the owner of CBT Brand Consulting and worked with a number of industry leading Company’s as a marketing and branding consultant. Cathy also has served in a number of senior managementPositions, including President andCEO of Wenger North America, the makerof the ‘Genuine Swiss Army Knife,’ CEO ofVivre, Inc., a luxury catalog and e-commercecompany, and multiple positionswith Cole-Haan and Nike, Inc.She spent over 20 years at Cole-Haan,serving as CEO for six years. After the acquisitionof Cole-Haan by Nike, she held adual-role as part of Nike’s strategic team byleading their retail division, including thedevelopment of NIKETOWN and its positionin retail globally. Cathy was educated at Loyola University,Chicago, IL and splits her time betweenNew York and San Francisco. Spouse: Barton A. Forbes Show less

Hired full time to work with Rocket Dog LLC (a rapidly growing Junior's footwear company) to work withmanagement on formalizing operating structure, key processes, and develop the CEO into a strongerexecutive. · Hold Board seat with Golden Gate Capital to assist with overseeing investment in Rocket Dog LLC and serve as advisor to Linley Capital and Circle Peak Capital in New York City. · Assist Rocket Dog Management with o… Show more Hired full time to work with Rocket Dog LLC (a rapidly growing Junior's footwear company) to work withmanagement on formalizing operating structure, key processes, and develop the CEO into a strongerexecutive. · Hold Board seat with Golden Gate Capital to assist with overseeing investment in Rocket Dog LLC and serve as advisor to Linley Capital and Circle Peak Capital in New York City. · Assist Rocket Dog Management with o Development of three year strategic plan. o Development and implementation of formalized design process/commercialization to market. o Completing strategy for brand extensions, including licensing plan. Assisting company with implementation of licensing strategy and brand/product extensions. Show less

Recruited to restructure and revitalize this publicly traded company comprised of a portfolio of brands thatdesign, manufacture/source, market, and sell men's/women's footwear and accessories across all channels ofdistribution. · When appointed CEO, company owned/operated 8 divisions including Tommy Bahama

Recruited to Wenger NA (the maker of the `Genuine' Swiss Army Knife) by the Board of Directors to restructure the company after it had gone through an unsuccessful LBO. · Developed 3-year strategic plan for core products/channels and brand expansion. · Grew revenues in 2000 and 2001 by 26%. · Re-engaged bank relations resulting in conversion of approximately 25% of existing term debt into equity with remaining 75% to be converted based on raising new… Show more Recruited to Wenger NA (the maker of the `Genuine' Swiss Army Knife) by the Board of Directors to restructure the company after it had gone through an unsuccessful LBO. · Developed 3-year strategic plan for core products/channels and brand expansion. · Grew revenues in 2000 and 2001 by 26%. · Re-engaged bank relations resulting in conversion of approximately 25% of existing term debt into equity with remaining 75% to be converted based on raising new equity. · Identified, engaged and signed three new license partners to expand brand presence and distribution and provide additional free-cash flow. · Achieved break-even performance in 2001 against a trend of a $5mm loss.E XPERIENCE (C ONT ' D Show less

· Increased sales from $100 million to $235 million. · Developed and implemented a five-year marketing and brand extension plan including new product categories and retail channels. · Realigned global sourcing plans to meet quality standards and profit margins. · Developed distribution strategy/facilities to accommodate customer replenishment requirements.

Part of Nike's 11 member divisional VP team involved with all-company business issues and planning. · Developed and executed the first strategic Nike Retail business plan, including a five year growth, financial management and comprehensive brand image plan (Niketown). · Planned, selected, negotiated and opened five Niketown global locations. · Led a team in the hiring and training of over 1,200 retail associates in 18 months in the sales and… Show more Part of Nike's 11 member divisional VP team involved with all-company business issues and planning. · Developed and executed the first strategic Nike Retail business plan, including a five year growth, financial management and comprehensive brand image plan (Niketown). · Planned, selected, negotiated and opened five Niketown global locations. · Led a team in the hiring and training of over 1,200 retail associates in 18 months in the sales and management of Niketown operations. · Negotiated and developed the first international retail operations in France, England and Japan. · Increased revenues from $60mm to $400mm and achieved Nike's global pre-tax profitability plan. At Cole-Haan, concurrently performed a dual liaison role that was created by and reported to Phil Knight, Chairman/CEO of Nike, Inc. · Developed and implemented a marketing plan resulting in the hiring of marketing team, re-engineering of several core business processes and expansion of the brand into a lifestyle concept. · Developed and executed a five-year retail strategic/business plan that doubled the exposure and revenues and expanded sourcing into new countries to support brand and financial requirements. Show less