Joshua Schulman appointed as chief executive of Michael Kors
Capri Holdings has appointed Joshua Schulman as chief executive of the Michael Kors brand.
In September 2022, he will also succeed John Idol as chief executive of Capri Holdings when Idol will become executive chairman.
Schulman previously worked with Tapestry where he was president and chief executive of the Coach brand. Prior to that, he worked with Neiman Marcus Group as president of Bergdorf Goodman and also took on responsibility for Neiman Marcus Group International following its acquisition of MyTheresa.com in 2014.
Schulman is also a former chief executive of Jimmy Choo and has held senior positions at Yves Saint Laurent and Gucci.
Idol said: “Josh’s appointment is part of a thoughtfully planned leadership succession. Over the course of the next year, Josh will immerse himself in the Michael Kors brand. The board and I are confident in Josh’s unique abilities to lead Capri Holdings. His results driven leadership style and passion for building consumer-centric global brands will be instrumental in maximising the full potential of our three luxury fashion houses.”
Initially, Schulman will be responsible for all aspects of the Michael Kors brand and will report directly to Idol.
