Christopher Lindner

President, FootJoy Golf Wear at Acushnet

Christopher Lindner is the current President of FootJoy Golf Wear at Acushnet. Prior to this, they served as President of Keds USA from 2014 to 2016, during which time they established a new global strategic plan, recruited top-level talent, evolved the product line strategy, elevated distribution, created a compelling new brand platform, and accelerated direct-to-consumer efforts to achieve double-digit top line growth and triple-digit profit expansion. Keds is a subsidiary of Wolverine Worldwide, Inc.

From 2010 to 2014, Lindner served as CMO and SVP Global Commerce at Saucony, where they introduced the ‘Find Your Strong’ global campaign platform to inspire runners, share product innovation stories, and create a community of passionate brand champions. Christopher also led the sales organization to deliver three consecutive years of record top-line revenues and double digit profit growth from FY2011-13. Saucony is a subsidiary of Wolverine Worldwide, Inc.

Prior to their time at Saucony, Lindner served as Vice President of Global Marketing for Converse from 2007 to 2010. Before that, they were Vice President of Global Marketing for BAUER at Nike from 2002 to 2007.

Christopher Lindner's educational career includes a BA in Business Management from the University of St. Thomas, with a minor in Spanish.

They are on a team with John Duke - President, Titleist Golf Gear, Roland Giroux - EVP, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary, and Steven Pelisek - President, Titleist Golf Clubs. Their manager is David Maher , President & CEO.

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