Kate Spade confirms Thomas Linko appointment

Kate Spade & Company has confirmed its previously announced plan and appointed Thomas Linko as chief financial officer. Linko,

former chief financial officer and chief operating officer of Juicy Couture, will be responsible for the company’s global finance team and will report to George Carrara, president and chief operating officer.

CEO Craig Leavitt said: "I am pleased to officially welcome Tom to the Kate Spade & Company management team. Tom led the Juicy wind-down, the results of which were better than planned, and we look forward to benefitting from his significant experience as we continue to grow."

Carrara added: "In connection with our plan announced back on January 9, Tom's official appointment comes as his wind-down responsibilities as chief operating officer and chief financial officer for Juicy Couture, a former brand in our Company's portfolio, are substantially complete. Tom is a seasoned leader and an ideal addition for the current phase of our growth trajectory given his deep experience within a branded, multi-channel environment."

Linko has more than 20 years of experience in retail finance and operations and joined Juicy Couture in 2012, prior to that he worked for Delta Galil and Tommy Hilfiger.