// Skechers promotes company veteran Richard Parker to the role of managing director
// The former national sales manager has worked for the retailer for 22 years
Skechers has promoted national sales manager Richard Parker to the role of managing director of UK and Ireland.
Parker has worked for the footwear retailer for 22 years and will replace Peter Youell, who will transition into an advisory role for international projects.
During his tenure, Peter has held nearly every position within Skechers’ sales department and has handled key accounts with the likes of Amazon and QVC.
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Chief operating officer David Weinberg said: “As we look to drive growth across the UK in the coming years, we have promoted Skechers veteran Richard Parker to managing director of Skechers United Kingdom and Ireland.
“We believe that with his varied experience, business acumen and success within the organization and market relationships, he will excel in his new role—one aptly served by Peter Youell for nearly 20 years.”
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