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John Schmidt
Chief Executive Officer at
CALERES, INC.
Net worth: 7 M $ as of 2026-08-30
Profile
John W.
Schmidt is President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Caleres, Inc. since 2023.
Mr. Schmidt is also a Director at Accessories Council.
Formerly, Mr. Schmidt was VP & Group President-Wholesale Footwear at Nine West Group, Inc. from 1998 to 2008.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CALERES, INC. 1.83% | 2026-09-10 | 613,978 ( 1.83% ) | 7 M $ | 2026-08-30 |
John Schmidt active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| CALERES, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2023-01-14 |
Accessories Council
 Accessories Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Accessories Council is a not-for-profit trade association representing the fashion accessories industry, including jewelry, handbags, footwear, eyewear, and lifestyle accessories. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. Its mission is to increase awareness and demand for fashion accessory products by connecting and supporting brands, designers, and retailers through advocacy, education, and visibility. The organization serves a diverse membership of established and emerging companies and offers benefits such as access to industry resources, networking, mentoring programs, and educational events. It hosts events and trade shows, runs awards recognizing innovation in product design, publishes AC Magazine, and operates the AC Showspace, a venue for showrooms, meetings, and content creation. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of John Schmidt
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Nine West Group, Inc.
 Nine West Group, Inc. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Designs & markets women's casual footwear, clothing and accessories | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2008-01-31 |
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| Private companies | 3 |
|---|---|
Nine West Group, Inc.
Nine West Group, Inc. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Designs & markets women's casual footwear, clothing and accessories | Consumer Non-Durables |
Caleres, Inc.
 Caleres, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Manufactures and markets footwear products | Retail Trade |
Accessories Council
Accessories Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Accessories Council is a not-for-profit trade association representing the fashion accessories industry, including jewelry, handbags, footwear, eyewear, and lifestyle accessories. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. Its mission is to increase awareness and demand for fashion accessory products by connecting and supporting brands, designers, and retailers through advocacy, education, and visibility. The organization serves a diverse membership of established and emerging companies and offers benefits such as access to industry resources, networking, mentoring programs, and educational events. It hosts events and trade shows, runs awards recognizing innovation in product design, publishes AC Magazine, and operates the AC Showspace, a venue for showrooms, meetings, and content creation. | Commercial Services |
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