Clinton addresses Skechers global conference

MANHATTAN BEACH, California – Former US President Bill Clinton (right) delivered the keynote address at the annual Global Conference for Skechers USA Inc., which was recently called “the hottest major (footwear) brand in the US” by Princeton Retail Analysis.

Skechers, based in Manhattan Beach, California, designs, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle footwear for men, women and children, as well as performance footwear for men and women.

At the event held in Redondo Beach, Clinton spoke to 1,500 Skechers executives, team members and international partners about the importance of working together toward common goals for the sake of shared prosperity in the world.

Using the successes of the Clinton Foundation in the context of ever-changing political and social challenges as his case-study, Clinton said, “Within America, all over the world, people who believe in win-win scenarios, who really are trying to build networks of creative cooperation are making good things happen.”

Clinton also sat down with Michael Greenberg, president of Skechers, where they discussed importance of strong leadership, communication, service and social media within the global marketplace.

After the event, Greenberg noted: “It was an incredible honor to sit down for a conversation with President Clinton this afternoon. His perseverance and commitment to action through the Clinton Foundation and beyond is an inspiration to all. The theme of the Skechers Global Conference this year was “Innovate to Elevate” and the President’s message about institutionalizing constant change in a positive way speaks strongly to our company, our culture and everyone who has helped make Skechers a success story around the world.”