NIWOT - Crocs Inc. (Nasdaq:CROX) has named former Reebok executive John Duerden its new president and chief executive officer, after the Niwot-based shoemaker's former president and chief executive Ron Snyder resigned.

Snyder will continue as a member of Crocs' board of directors and assist Duerden in the transition, company officials said in a press release.

Duerden has more than 20 years of senior level management experience across a variety of industries, including 13 years as president or CEO. From 1990 to 1995, Duerden served as president and chief operating officer of Reebok International. He comes to Crocs most recently from the Chrysallis Group, a consulting group he formed in 2006, focused on the development and renewal of brands.

"We are very pleased to have someone of John's ability lead our senior management team," Crocs' Chairman of the Board Richard Sharp said in a press release.

"Crocs has experienced phenomenal growth", Duerden said in the press release. "The combination of new technology, innovative manufacturing techniques and compelling designs has created an original and iconic brand. I am excited by the opportunity to lead this talented global team into the next stage of the company's development and to build on the company's many strengths."