US designer and marketer of footwear, handbags, and accessories Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc. has announced the company’s president Paul Blum is resigning his position to pursue other opportunities. He will be temporarily replaced by Kenneth Cole, CEO of the company.

Mr Blum joined the Company in May 1990 and had served as president since March 2002.

Kenneth Cole designs, sources, and markets footwear, handbags, and accessories under the brands "Kenneth Cole New York," "Kenneth Cole Reaction," "Unlisted, a Kenneth Cole Production," and "Tribeca, a Kenneth Cole Production," as well as footwear under the licensed trademark "Bongo."