Kate Sweeney

Kate Sweeney has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning several decades. Kate'smost recent position is as the Chief Operating and Financial Officer at Rhone since September 2021. Prior to that, they worked at KEEN from 2018 to 2021, where they held the roles of Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, as well as Chief Operating Officer from 2018 to 2020.

Before joining KEEN, Sweeney served as a Member of the Advisory Board at Brahmin Leather Works from 2015 to 2018. From 2015 to 2018, they were also the EVP Chief Financial Officer at Agero, Inc., a leading provider of vehicle and driver safety services.

Sweeney's earlier experience includes working at Wolverine World Wide as the SVP Finance Sperry Top-Sider from 2011 to 2014. Kate held a crucial role in strengthening the strategic and financial planning, management reporting, and operational foundation at the company.

Prior to Wolverine World Wide, Sweeney worked at Collective Brands, Inc. for 12 years starting from 1999. Kate held the position of SVP Finance and Administration, Stride Rite Children's Group, where they played a key role in formulating brand growth strategies and profit optimization.

Before their tenure at Collective Brands, Sweeney worked at The Stride Rite Corporation from 1996 to 1999, where they held the position of Director of Finance for Tommy Hilfiger Footwear and Director of Finance - Corporate.

Sweeney's career began in 1989 at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where they worked as a Manager, CPA until 1995.

Overall, Kate Sweeney has a wealth of experience in finance and operations, having held leadership positions in various industries such as footwear, manufacturing, and advisory services.

Kate Sweeney obtained their Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Vermont, which they attended from 1985 to 1989.