Jack Boyle
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC /DE/About Jack Boyle
Jack Boyle is an independent director of Wolverine World Wide (WWW), appointed July 1, 2025; he is 57 and holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri . He recently retired from Fanatics Holdings, Inc., where he served as President of Buying and North America of Fanatics Commerce, overseeing merchandising across more than 900 sports partnerships; his career includes senior merchandising leadership at Kohl’s and May Company/Famous-Barr . His core credentials are omnichannel retail, merchandising, brand management, and consumer-focused strategy .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanatics Holdings, Inc. | President of Buying and North America, Fanatics Commerce | Most recent prior role before July 2025 | Oversaw strategic direction of merchandising and vendor management across DTC channels for 900+ sports partnerships |
| Fanatics, Inc. | Global Co-President, Direct-to-Consumer/Omnichannel | Feb 2019–Feb 2019 (global co-president) | Led global DTC/omnichannel initiatives |
| Fanatics, Inc. | Co-President, North America DTC/Omnichannel | Dec 2017–Feb 2019 | Drove North America DTC/omnichannel strategy |
| Fanatics, Inc. | President of Merchandising | Jun 2012–Dec 2017 | Built merchandising capabilities for scaling licensed sports commerce |
| Kohl’s Corporation | EVP, General Merchandising Manager (Women’s, Intimates, Cosmetics, Accessories) | Feb 2005–Jun 2012 | Led major women’s categories; omnichannel merchandising leadership |
| Kohl’s Corporation | SVP, Divisional Merchandise Manager, Women’s Apparel | Oct 2003–Feb 2005 | Division leadership in women’s apparel |
| Kohl’s Corporation | VP roles (Junior Sportswear; Planning/Allocation for Women’s) | Jul 2000–Oct 2003; Dec 1999–Jul 2000 | Planning/allocation discipline; junior sportswear merchandising |
| May Company (Famous‑Barr) | Divisional Merchandise Manager, Women’s (and other merchandising roles) | Jun 1990–Dec 1999 | Department store merchandising foundation |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destination XL Group, Inc. (DXLG) | Director | Since Aug 2017 | Brings merchandising, brand management, omni‑channel expertise to DXLG’s board |
Board Governance
- Independence: Appointed as an independent director of WWW on July 1, 2025 .
- Committee assignments: Compensation and Human Capital Committee member (Cheryl Abel‑Hodges to Audit; Boyle to Comp & HC) .
- Board leadership context: WWW has an independent Chairman (Tom Long) with separated Chair/CEO roles, emphasizing accountability and independent oversight .
- Attendance: The company reports all directors in 2024 attended at least 75% of Board/committee meetings and the annual meeting; Boyle joined in 2025, so individual 2025 attendance is not disclosed .
Fixed Compensation
| Component | Amount/Structure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Director Cash Retainer | $80,000 | Program unchanged from FY2023; applies to non‑employee directors |
| Compensation & Human Capital Committee Membership Fee | $12,000 | Annual fee for committee membership (chair earns $20,000) |
| Annual Director RSU Grant | $145,000 grant‑date value | Time‑based RSUs; vest one year from grant; directors may elect deferral |
| Chairman of the Board | $145,000 cash; $255,000 RSU grant‑date value | Applies to Chairman in lieu of standard director fees |
| Entitlement for Boyle | Follows non‑employee director program | As an independent director, Boyle is entitled to this program per 2025 proxy reference in his appointment 8‑K |
| Deferred Compensation Plan | Optional deferral of 25%–100% of cash fees into stock units | Stock units credited at closing price; paid in shares on elected schedule; CIC lump‑sum payout of stock units |
Performance Compensation
| Metric | Applicability | Plan Details |
|---|---|---|
| Performance metrics (revenue, EBITDA, TSR, ESG) | Not applicable to non‑employee director pay | WWW’s director equity is time‑based RSUs vesting after one year; no performance metrics disclosed for directors |
Other Directorships & Interlocks
- Destination XL Group, Inc.: Current public company directorship; no WWW‑disclosed related‑party transactions for Boyle under Item 404(a) at appointment .
- Shared directorships with WWW customers/suppliers: None disclosed; Governance Committee oversees related‑person risks .
Expertise & Qualifications
- Omnichannel retail and merchandising leadership across Fanatics, Kohl’s, and May Company; deep brand management experience .
- Consumer insights and vendor/merchandising management across extensive partnership base .
- Education: Bachelor’s degree, University of Missouri .
Equity Ownership
| Date | Filing | Holdings/Transactions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2025 | Form 3 | No securities beneficially owned | Initial statement of beneficial ownership; indicates zero holdings at appointment |
| Through Nov 20, 2025 | Form 4 checks | No Form 4 found in query window | Our filing search returned Form 3s only for 2025 (no Form 4 for Boyle) [ListDocuments: 35,36,31] |
| Policy context | Hedging and pledging prohibited | Insider Trading Policy bans hedging, pledging, short sales, and speculative transactions | |
| Stock ownership guideline | 6x annual cash retainer | Directors must reach 6x retainer by first Dec 31 after five years; compliance tracked thereafter |
Governance Assessment
- Board effectiveness: Boyle’s appointment enhances merchandising and omnichannel expertise on the Compensation & Human Capital Committee, relevant for aligning executive incentives with consumer‑led brand and DTC priorities .
- Independence and conflicts: Explicitly independent; company disclosed no related‑party transactions involving Boyle at appointment—reduces conflict risk .
- Ownership alignment: Initial Form 3 showed zero ownership; alignment expected to build via annual RSU grants and 6x retainer ownership guidelines; hedging/pledging banned, supporting investor‑friendly alignment .
- Committee governance quality: Comp & HC Committee uses an independent consultant (FW Cook), with independence and no consultant conflicts affirmed—supports robust oversight of pay practices .
- RED FLAGS: None disclosed regarding related‑party transactions, pledging, or attendance; initial zero ownership is typical at appointment but should be monitored for guideline progress over the five‑year compliance window .