Steve Madden

Steve Madden (born 1958) is the founder and former CEO of Steven Madden, Ltd., a publicly traded footwear company.

Life and career

Madden was born in Far Rockaway, Queens, and has Irish and Jewish ancestry. He grew up in adjoining Lawrence (and graduated from the local high school) in Nassau County, New York. The youngest of three brothers, he started the company with $1,100 in 1990 by selling shoes out of the trunk of his car. The brand reported revenues of $1.23 billion in 2012(FY 2012), and is sold throughout the world.

Personal life

He is married to Wendy Ballew, his former director of operations. The couple have three children, twins Jack and Stevie Madden, and Goldie Ryan Madden.

Retail stores

There are approximately 100 Steve Madden stores across the United States, and 185 in over 55 countries.

Awards and honors