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Wolverine Worldwide Launches Junior Board

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Underscores Commitment to Workplace Culture and Leadership Development

ROCKFORD, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- (NYSE: WWW) today announced the launch of its inaugural Junior Board, an advisory body consisting of 11 early-career professionals responsible for elevating the voices and perspectives of the Company’s emerging talent and further strengthening its culture of innovation and collaboration.

Junior Board members were selected after an extensive interview process, during which they were evaluated based on leadership potential, commitment to the Company’s vision and values, strategic orientation, communication, relationship building, and critical thinking skills. The group will convene monthly to address key topics and create a dynamic feedback loop intended to inspire positive change and progress, and will work directly with the Company’s executive team and Chief Executive Officer.

“I am immensely proud of the new culture we are building at Wolverine Worldwide,� said Chris Hufnagel, President and CEO of Wolverine Worldwide. “With the creation of our Junior Board, we’re doubling down on our commitment to developing young talent and fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive � while building a strong leadership pipeline for tomorrow.�

Members of Wolverine Worldwide’s Junior Board come from across the Company’s offices, brands, and functions � and include:

  • Chandler Alberda, Digital Marketing Manager, Merrell � Junior Board Chair
  • Blake Robinson, Senior Digital Marketing Specialist, Work Group
  • Cleo Hallan, Lead Digital Product Manager, D&TE
  • Edith Rimmer, Retail Operations Coordinator, Sweaty Betty
  • Heather Telfor, Human Resources Business Partner Manager, Shared Services
  • Joe Gamino-Kirkhoff, Senior Brand Marketing Specialist, Merrell
  • Liony Florentina, Strategic Costing Senior Analyst, Supply Chain
  • Lucy Howard, Field Marketing Lead, Saucony
  • Ricky Hajduk, Key Accounts Manager, Merrell
  • Teddy Okerstrom, User Experience Research Manager, D&TE
  • Tobias Kammerer, Color Designer, Merrell

“The Junior Board is more than a committee: it’s a commitment to listen, learn, lead, and build a culture where every voice in our global organization feels valued and heard,� said Chandler Alberda, Wolverine Worldwide Junior Board Chair. “We are excited to champion bold ideas, diverse perspectives, and fresh thinking that reflect our Company’s vision to Make. Every Day. Better.

The creation of Wolverine Worldwide’s Junior Board comes on the heels of the Company receiving its first Great Place To Work® Certification� � underscoring its commitment to prioritizing employee experience and cultivating a strong company culture, as determined by employees� survey feedback. 88% of U.S.-based Wolverine Worldwide employees said the Company is a great workplace, 33 percentage points higher than the average company.

Earlier this year, Wolverine Worldwide was also recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Dream Employers and America’s Best Midsize Employers, and by Inspiring Workplaces as one of the

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ABOUT WOLVERINE WORLDWIDE

Founded in 1883, Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE:WWW) is one of the world’s leading designers, marketers, and licensors of branded casual footwear and apparel, performance outdoor and athletic footwear and apparel, kids� footwear, industrial work boots and apparel, and uniform footwear. The Company’s portfolio includes Merrell®, Saucony®, Sweaty Betty®, Hush Puppies®, Wolverine®, Chaco®, Bates®, HYTEST®, and Stride Rite®. Wolverine Worldwide is also the global footwear licensee of the popular brands Cat® and Harley-Davidson®. Based in Rockford, Michigan, for more than 140 years, the Company's products are carried by leading retailers in the U.S. and globally in approximately 170 countries and territories. Wolverine Worldwide is a Great Place To Work® Certified� company. For additional information, please visit our website, .

Emma Wach, [email protected]

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