Premier global footwear brand Caleres appoints Dan Karpel as its CFO

Caleres, a portfolio manager of consumer-driven footwear brands, has announced the permanent appointment of Dan Karpel as senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective immediately. Under this executive mandate, he will serve as both the company’s principal financial officer and principal accounting officer.

Karpel rejoined Caleres as chief accounting officer in October 2025 and subsequently assumed the role of interim chief financial officer in January 2026. He brings 30 years of accounting and finance leadership experience to the position. Prior to his current tenure at Caleres, he served as the chief financial officer of Club Car Wash Operating, LLC and CW Holdings, LLC. His career also includes senior accounting leadership roles at Eyecare Partners LLC, Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc., and Brown Shoe Company.

"Dan’s deep understanding of our company, combined with his extensive financial and accounting expertise, has made him a valuable strategic partner since rejoining Caleres and taking the role of interim CFO," said Jay Schmidt, President and Chief Executive Officer of Caleres. "His leadership and commitment to driving results as our CFO will be instrumental as we continue to advance our growth strategy."