20 Jun New Leadership for Michael Kors’ Footwear
Michael Kors announced two internal promotions Thursday in its footwear and women’s ready-to-wear divisions.
Philippa Newman will be promoted to president of accessories and footwear, reporting to Anna Bakst, group president of accessories and footwear. Michele Chan will be promoted to president of women’s ready-to-wear, reporting to Gia Castrogiovanni, group president of Women’s Ready-to-Wear.
Newman, who joined the company in 2003, currently serves as senior vice president of European sales and merchandising. Chan joined Kors in 2007 and currently serves as senior vice president of retail merchandising.