Wolverine World Wide Inc. (NYSE: WWW) announced leadership appointments within its Work Group division, which includes brands such as Wolverine, Cat Footwear, Merrell Work, Bates, HyTest, and Harley-Davidson Footwear.

Mike Maloney has been promoted to Global General Manager of the Wolverine brand, a newly created position for the Work Group's largest brand. Maloney previously served as Chief Product Officer of the Work Group and will now lead the brand's strategy and execution across global markets.

Ryan Drew has joined the company as Chief Product Officer of the Work Group, overseeing product strategies and direction. Drew brings over 25 years of experience from global footwear and apparel brands including Under Armour, Curry Brand and AND 1 Basketball.

Ben Harrison has been appointed General Manager of Cat Footwear International, leading the brand's international business. Harrison brings more than 15 years of experience at Wolverine Worldwide, most recently serving as General Manager of Merrell Canada.

"This new leadership structure represents a key investment moment for the Work Group, allowing us to move faster, make more intentional and disruptive decisions to accelerate global growth," said Justin Cupps, President of the Work Group.

The appointments are part of the company's strategy to accelerate product innovation and brand growth within its work footwear portfolio. The Work Group focuses on manufacturing boots and shoes for various work applications and lifestyle use.

Information is based on a company press release.