**Caleres Appoints First-Ever Design Chief**
Footwear conglomerate Caleres has appointed its first-ever chief design officer, signaling a strategic shift towards design-led innovation and a unified brand vision.
**A Visionary Leader with Proven Success**
Joining Caleres from Tapestry, Inc., where she held the role of vice president of design for Coach, Marissa Pagnani McGann brings over two decades of experience in the fashion industry. Her impressive track record includes design leadership roles at Kenneth Cole Productions and Jones Apparel Group.
**Unifying the Caleres Brands**
In her new position, Pagnani McGann will oversee the creative direction and design strategy for Caleres’ portfolio of brands, including Famous Footwear, Sam Edelman, Naturalizer, Allen Edmonds, and Dr. Scholl’s. Her mission is to establish a cohesive design language and elevate the overall aesthetic of the company’s products.
**Customer-Centric Innovation**
Caleres CEO Jay Schmidt emphasized the importance of design in driving customer engagement and brand loyalty. He stated, .
