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Two Ten Footwear Foundation Names New Board Chair and Vice Chair

January 6, 2026

The Two Ten Footwear Foundation (Two Ten) today announced the naming of its new Board Chair and Vice Chair, both of whom were confirmed at the Two Ten Board of Directors meeting last month. Jonathan Frankel, President of ALDO Product Services at the ALDO Group, succeeds Joe Preston, President & CEO of New Balance, who has served as Board Chair since 2024, and Ed Rosenfeld, Chairman & CEO at Steve Madden, now serves as Board Vice Chair.

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New Endowed Scholarship to Honor Two Ten Board Chair

December 18, 2025

Earlier this month, the Two Ten Footwear Foundation announced the launch of a new named scholarship that will recognize a special group of industry leaders: those who have chaired Two Ten’s Board of Directors. The Two Ten Chair Emeritus Scholarship was created to honor the enduring impact of the Foundation's Board Chairs, whose vision and leadership advance the organization’s mission, during the years of their board service and well beyond.

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She Steps Up: Caroline de Baere

December 17, 2025

She Steps Up is a monthly recognition series that shines a light on women in the footwear industry. The theme for this month’s spotlight is “Independent Professionals: Freelancers, consultants, and entrepreneurs navigating footwear on their own terms,” and the spotlight centers on Caroline de Baere, a consultant in the footwear industry.

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She Steps Up: Zeba Manki

November 25, 2025

She Steps Up is a monthly recognition series that shines a light on women in the footwear industry. The theme for this month’s spotlight is “Agents of Change: Women delivering advocacy, bold leadership, or mentorship,” and the spotlight centers on Zeba Manki, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Deckers Brands!

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