Bruce R. Katz

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. He was the founder and CEO of The Samuel Hubbard Shoe Company based in Mill Valley, California.

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
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