– USA, NY – Tapestry, Inc. (NYSE: TPR), a leading New York-based house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands, today announced the appointment of Joanne Crevoiserat as CEO, effective immediately. Ms. Crevoiserat who has served as the Interim CEO since July 2020, after having joined the Company as CFO in August 2019, will be appointed as a member of the Board of Directors.
Susan Kropf, an independent member of the Board of Directors since June 2006, will continue to serve as Chair of the Board.
“After completing a comprehensive internal and external search, the Board unanimously concluded that Joanne is the best candidate to lead Tapestry’s next chapter of growth as CEO. Since taking on the role of Interim CEO in July, Joanne has led with a customer-centric, data-driven approach, an understanding of the unique needs and advantages of our house of brands, and a focus on execution and growth. Joanne has a passion for our brands and our Company, deep financial and operational expertise, and a belief in the power of our teams. She has been instrumental in setting Tapestry’s strategic agenda and has a clear vision for what is needed to drive our success in the future.” said Board Chair, Susan Kropf.
About Joanne Crevoiserat
Before joining the Company, Ms. Crevoiserat was Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Abercrombie & Fitch Co. from February 2017 to June 2019. She joined Abercrombie & Fitch in May 2014 as Chief Financial Officer and also served as Executive Vice President, CFO and COO, and Interim Principal Executive Officer during her tenure with the company. Before joining Abercrombie & Fitch, she served in several senior management roles at Kohl’s Corporation including Executive Vice President of Finance and Executive Vice President of Merchandise Planning and Allocation. Before her time with Kohl’s, Ms. Crevoiserat held senior finance positions with Wal-Mart Stores and May Department Stores, including Chief Financial Officer of the Filene’s, Foley’s, and Famous-Barr brands.
Ms. Crevoiserat said, “I am thrilled to be leading Tapestry, with its three powerful brands, exceptional people, and tremendous growth potential. Since joining the Company over a year ago, I have been focused on unlocking the power of our talented teams by establishing clear priorities and building a culture of trust and empowerment. I am excited about the opportunities ahead as we execute on our Acceleration Program, which I am confident will create stronger connections with our customers and fuel long-term growth and improved profitability.”
She is a summa cum laude graduate of the University of Connecticut where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. Ms. Crevoiserat has served on the board of directors of At Home Group Inc. since January 2019.
About Tapestry, Inc.
Tapestry, Inc. is a New York-based house of modern luxury lifestyle brands. The Company’s portfolio includes Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman. Our Company and our brands are founded upon a creative and consumer-led view of luxury that stands for inclusivity and approachability. 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.
For more information: https://www.tapestry.com/
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