Timberland announces executive promotions

STRATHAM, N.H. The Timberland Co. has named Carden Welsh as senior vp and chief administrative officer. Welsh served as Timberland's senior vp of international from 1998 until 2003 and as treasurer from 1991 until 1998. In his new role, he will oversee Timberland's corporate administration.

The company has also named John Crimmins as cfo. Crimmins has served as acting cfo since March 29. Prior to that, he served the company as vp, corporate controller and chief accounting officer since joining the company in 2002. Crimmins will be responsible for the full range of finance activities.