– USA, NY – Tapestry, Inc. (NYSE: TPR / SEHK: 6388), a house of iconic accessories and lifestyle brands consisting of Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman, today announced the appointments of Kevin Hourican and David Elkins to its Board of Directors, bringing the Board to eleven members, oh whom ten independent.
“We are delighted to have two exceptional leaders join our Board. Kevin and David bring significant strategic and financial expertise, with successful track records of delivering innovation and disciplined global growth, including deep M&A experience. Their appointments further strengthen our Board, and I look forward to the positive impact they will have on our company and its future.” said Board Chair, Anne Gates.
About Kevin Hourican
Kevin Hourican is the President and CEO of Sysco Corporation, the global leader in selling, marketing, and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Kevin has served as Sysco’s President and CEO and as a member of its Board of Directors since February 1, 2020, leading the Company’s large-scale, customer-focused, and growth-related transformation, aimed at further improving the way Sysco supports its customers and accelerating profitable sales growth. Before Sysco, he served as EVP of CVS Health Corporation, a premier health innovation company, and President of CVS Pharmacy, overseeing CVS Health’s $85 billion retail business, including 9,900 retail stores and over 200,000 employees, as well as merchandising, marketing, supply chain, real estate, front store operations, pharmacy growth, pharmacy clinical care, and pharmacy operations. Before joining CVS Health, Kevin held executive leadership roles at Macy’s, most recently serving as SVP, and Regional Director of Stores, responsible for the management of 110 department stores in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Kevin Hourican said, “I am excited to be joining the Board of Directors of Tapestry, an innovative, purpose-driven company with a consumer-led approach to building enduring brands. I look forward to working with the Board and the talented Tapestry team, supporting the organization as it expands its global reach, driving customer engagement and enhanced shareholder returns.”
Kevin Hourican holds an undergraduate degree in Economics and a master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, both from The Pennsylvania State University.
About David Elkins
David Elkins is EVP and CFO of Bristol Myers Squibb, a global biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases. In his current role, David has responsibility for Global Business Operations, which includes Business Development, Business Insights & Analytics, Global Finance, and Strategic Sourcing & Procurement. David joined BMS as a result of the acquisition of Celgene where he was EVP and CFO. Before Celgene, he served as CFO for Johnson & Johnson’s Consumer Products, Medical Devices, and Corporate Functions. Before J&J, he served as EVP and CFO of Becton, Dickinson & Company, a leading global medical device company, and held roles of increasing responsibility at AstraZeneca from 1995 to 2008. He began his career in finance at The Boeing Company.
David Elkins earned his B.S. degree in Economics from the University of Delaware, an M.S. degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and an M.B.A. from Drexel University.
David Elkins said, “I’m honored to join Tapestry’s Board of Directors at this important chapter in the company’s history. Tapestry is home to iconic brands, with a track record of operational excellence. I look forward to working with the Board and leadership team to deliver on its strategic and financial growth agenda to drive sustainable growth and shareholder value.”
About Tapestry, Inc.
Our global house of brands unites the magic of Coach, Kate Spade New York, and Stuart Weitzman. Each of our brands is unique and independent while sharing a commitment to innovation and authenticity defined by distinctive products and differentiated customer experiences across channels and geographies. We use our collective strengths to move our customers and empower our communities, to make the fashion industry more sustainable, and to build a company that’s equitable, inclusive, and diverse. Individually, our brands are iconic. Together, we can stretch what’s possible.
SOURCE: https://www.tapestry.com/
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