Bruce R. Katz

This article is about the American entrepreneur. For other uses, see Bruce Katz (disambiguation).

Bruce R. Katz
Born
Bruce Richard Katz

(1947-02-17)February 17, 1947
Newton, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedJune 26, 2022(2022-06-26) (aged 75)
Greenbrae, California, U.S.
Alma materCornell University
Occupations
  • Co-founder, Chairman of Samuel Hubbard Shoe Company
  • Chairman, Katz Family Foundation
Known for
  • Pioneer of the lightweight casual shoe

Bruce Richard Katz (February 17, 1947 – June 26, 2022) was an American entrepreneur who co-founded The Rockport Shoe Company in 1971 and served as its CEO until its sale to Reebok International in 1986.[1] He was the founder and CEO of The Samuel Hubbard Shoe Company based in Mill Valley, California.[2]

  1. ^ Kanter, Rosabeth; Stein, Barry; Jick, Todd (1992). The Challenge of Organizational Change: How Companies Experience It and Leaders Guide It. New York: Free Press. p. 63–79. ISBN 978-0029169919.
  2. ^ "Our Story: Samuel Hubbard Shoe Company". SamuelHubbard.com. Retrieved January 11, 2019.