Coach names Wendy Kahn as CEO of Stuart Weitzman

Coach has announced the appointment of Wendy Kahn, as Chief Executive Officer and Brand President – Stuart Weitzman, effective September 13, 2016. Kahn will succeed Wayne Kulkin, the brand’s current CEO, who will now become a consultant to Coach.

“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,” said Victor Luis, Chief Executive Officer of Coach, 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.”

Kahn joins Coach from Valentino Fashion Group, where she currently holds the position of chief executive officer – Valentino, USA and V.F.G., USA and Canada, with full functional oversight of this subsidiary across all channels and areas of the businesses. Previously, she served as senior vice president of sales, marketing and retail for Valentino from 2006-2008. Prior to joining Valentino, from 1996-2006, Kahn held progressively more senior leadership roles at LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, at brands including Marc Jacobs, Celine and Pucci.

“I also want to take this opportunity to thank Wayne Kulkin, who, over the last 25 years, working closely with Executive Chairman, Stuart Weitzman created this leading American luxury designer footwear brand. We look forward to leveraging Wayne’s expertise as we develop our multi-brand opportunity in the growing global footwear category,” added Luis.

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