– UK, London – Michael Kors Holdings Limited (NYSE:KORS), a global luxury lifestyle brand, today announced that Robin Freestone has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. The appointment of Mr. Freestone brings the Company’s Board membership to nine, and the Company will have seven independent directors.
Mr. Freestone is an esteemed FTSE 100 executive with significant experience across a broad array of international businesses. From 2006 through August 2015, Mr. Freestone was Chief Financial Officer of Pearson Plc, having previously served as Deputy Chief Financial Officer since 2004. Prior to that, he held a number of senior financial positions at Amersham plc from 2000 to 2004, Henkel Chemicals UK Ltd from 1995 to 2000 and ICI/Zeneca Agrochemicals Ltd from 1985 to 1995. He began his financial and accounting career at Touche Ross. Currently, Mr. Freestone also serves as a non-executive director of Smith and Nephew plc and moneysupermarket.
“We are very pleased that Robin is joining our Board,” said John D. Idol, the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “He is a very talented global business leader. His diverse background and broad international experience will add meaningful value to our organization and shareholders.”
About Michael Kors
Michael Kors is a world-renowned, award-winning designer of luxury accessories and ready-to-wear. His namesake company, established in 1981, currently produces a range of products under Michael Kors Collection, MICHAEL Michael Kors and Michael Kors Mens, including accessories, footwear, watches, jewelry, ready-to-wear and a full line of fragrance products. Michael Kors stores are operated, either directly or through licensing partners, in some of the most prestigious cities in the world, including New York, Beverly Hills, Chicago, London, Milan, Paris, Munich, Istanbul, Dubai, Seoul, Tokyo and Hong Kong.
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