Francesca Leoni Hires As Michael Kors’ New Senior Vice President, Chief Brand Officer

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Michael Kors Collection Fall 2017 Ready-To-Wear.

NEW YORK — It was just announced that American fashion brand and designer Michael Kors named Francesca Leoni as its new Senior Vice President, Chief Brand Officer. She will begin her new role on February 5, 2018 and she will report to Chairman and CEO John D. Idol.

Leoni has over 20 years of experience in the fashion industry. She previously served as Worldwide Communications Director at Valentino, where she was responsible for the development and implementation of all global communications initiatives and events, including public relations and marketing.

Prior to Valentino, Leoni served as Worldwide Public Relations & Events Director at Bulgari from 2005 to 2010, and the Senior Director, Public Relations & Cultural Events at Hermès from 2000 to 2005.

We are excited to have someone with Ms. Leoni’s global expertise and business acumen with luxury brands join our organization,” Idol said. “She has an outstanding track record developing strategic communications and marketing in the fashion industry which makes her an important addition to the Michael Kors management team.”

Over this past summer, we reported that Michael Kors acquired Jimmy Choo for $1.2 billion in cash (see it here).

Michael Kors Collection Fall 2017 Ready-To-Wear.

Michael Kors Collection Fall 2017 Ready-To-Wear.

Michael Kors Collection Fall 2017 Ready-To-Wear.

Michael Kors Collection Fall 2017 Ready-To-Wear.

Michael Kors Collection Fall 2017 Ready-To-Wear.

Michael Kors Collection Fall 2017 Ready-To-Wear.

Michael Kors Collection Fall 2017 Ready-To-Wear.

Photos Credit: Yannis Vlamos / Indigital.tv

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