Skechers Elevates Leadership Recognition as Michael Greenberg Earns Prestigious Industry Accolade

In a testament to transformative business leadership, Skechers has reached new heights of industry recognition with Michael Greenberg, the company’s president, receiving the 2023 Person of the Year award from Footwear News—the second time he has achieved this distinction in his career, having previously earned the honor more than two decades ago.

The recognition underscores the dramatic evolution of the footwear giant. Since entering the public markets over two decades ago, Skechers has ascended to become the third-largest footwear company globally and secured a position on the Fortune 500 list. The brand’s retail footprint has expanded exponentially, growing from fewer than 100 locations to approximately 5,000 stores across the world, with China and India now serving as primary international markets outside the United States.

Strategic Growth and Product Innovation

Beyond store expansion, Skechers has fundamentally transformed its product portfolio. The brand now offers cutting-edge performance footwear designed for elite athletes, including recent global launches in football and basketball categories. These innovations complement lifestyle and comfort-focused collections that have become synonymous with The Comfort Technology Company™ brand identity.

The company’s competitive roster reflects this athletic positioning. Top-tier talent currently endorsed by Skechers includes Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane, NBA players Julius Randle and Terance Mann, professional golfers Brooke Henderson and Matt Fitzpatrick, and Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Celebrity partnerships spanning entertainment and sports personalities—from Snoop Dogg to Martha Stewart, alongside retired sports legends like Tony Romo and Sugar Ray Leonard—amplify the brand’s cultural reach.

Proprietary Technologies and Market Leadership

The Skechers CEO and leadership team have championed proprietary comfort innovations that differentiate the brand in a competitive market. These include Skechers Arch Fit® Technology, Max Cushioning® Technology, Hyper Burst Pro™ Technology, and Air-Cooled Memory Foam®, among others. Such technological investments have contributed to the company’s sustained market dominance.

Footwear News has previously recognized Skechers’ excellence across multiple dimensions, naming the company as 2014 and 1998 Company of the Year, while Skechers products earned 2009 Launch of the Year and 2013 Brand of the Year designations. The Skechers CEO’s predecessor and company founder Robert Greenberg received a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2015.

The formal presentation of this year’s award will occur at the 2023 FN Achievement Awards ceremony scheduled for November 29 in New York, marking another milestone in the brand’s storied industry presence.