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New CEO at Coach

Jul 15, 2016 United States
New CEO at Coach
The New York-based design house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands  announced the appointment of Wendy Kahn as Chief Executive Officer and Brand President (Stuart Weitzman)
Ms. Kahn joins Coach, Inc. from Valentino Fashion Group, S.P.A., where she currently holds the position of Chief Executive Officer – Valentino, USA and V.F.G., USA & Canada, with full functional oversight of this subsidiary across all channels and areas of the businesses. Previously, Ms. Kahn served as Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing & Retail for Valentino from 2006-2008. Prior to joining Valentino, from 1996-2006, Ms. Kahn held progressively more senior leadership roles at LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, at brands including Marc Jacobs, Celine and Pucci.

“Wendy’s success in developing global luxury brands and extensive general management experience make her the ideal candidate to lead Stuart Weitzman, building on the brand’s strong foundation”, stated Victor Luis, Chief Executive Officer of Coach, Inc., adding: “She is highly regarded as a brand champion and for her ability to drive growth in both wholesale and retail channels and across categories including footwear, apparel and accessories.”

“Coach is an exceptional company and Stuart Weitzman is a brand I’ve long admired, fusing fashion and fit, with a unique positioning at the gateway to luxury. I look forward to contributing to its growth and partnering with the entire leadership team,” said Ms. Kahn.

Stuart Weitzman, Executive Chairman of the Stuart Weitzman brand commented: “In Wendy, we have found a leader that respects our culture, understands luxury brands and offers us the leadership skills and management experience to enable us to realize our full potential."

Coach, Inc. was established in New York in 1941 and is a worldwide known design house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands. Coach branded products are sold worldwide through Coach stores, select department stores and specialty stores, and through Coach’s website at www.coach.com.

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