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Kahn
will succeed Wayne Kulkin, effective Sept. 13. Kulkin will
become a consultant to Coach.
Kahn is currently CEO of Valentino, USA, a unit of Italian
fashion house Valentino Fashion Group.
She has previously held senior positions with France-based
luxury goods group LVMH <LVMH.PA> at brands including Marc
Jacobs, Celine and Pucci, Coach said.
"(Kahn) 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," Coach Inc CEO Victor Luis said in a statement.
The $574 million acquisition of Stuart Weitzman has helped Coach
beef up sales and expand its product offerings to better compete
with rivals such as Michael Kors Holdings Ltd <KORS.N> and Kate
Spade & Co <KATE.N>.
The business accounted for more than 8 percent of Coach's sales
last quarter.
Coach has been trying to claw back the premium tag it had lost
due to an expansion spree that flooded the market with its bags,
by cutting back on promotions and appointing well-known fashion
designer Stuart Vevers as its creative head.
The latest executive change comes a few months after the company
said its chief operating officer and global marketing president
were leaving.
(Reporting by Jessica Kuruthukulangara; Editing by Sriraj
Kalluvila)
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