Taryn Miller has been appointed as the new chief financial officer of Wolverine World Wide, Inc., a company that owns popular footwear and apparel brands. She will be replacing Michael D. Stornant, who is retiring after nearly 30 years with the company. With over 25 years of financial experience, Miller brings a wealth of knowledge to her new role and will report to Chris Hufnagel, the company’s president and CEO.
In her most recent position, Miller served as VP of corporate and commercial finance at Corteva Agriscience, an international agriculture company. Prior to that, she held various financial leadership roles at Kimberly-Clark Corporation, including CFO and VP of Finance at Kraft Heinz Canada Inc. She also served as CFO of global business units and enterprise FP&A at Kimberly-Clark Corporation.
Hufnagel expressed his excitement about Miller joining the executive team, stating that he was impressed by her extensive financial experience and leadership qualities. The company is grateful for Stornant’s contributions over his nearly three decades of service in various senior roles.
Wolverine World Wide is based in Rockford, Michigan, and includes popular brands like Merrell, Saucony, Hush Puppies, and Wolverine in its portfolio. The company is also the global footwear licensee for brands such as Cat and Harley-Davidson. Miller stated that she was honored to be taking on the CFO role during a critical period in the company’s long history and looks forward to driving transformation and maximizing opportunities for growth.
