Google veteran to join Michael Kors C-suite
Michael Kors will soon have a new marketing leader at the helm.
Capri Holdings Limited, parent company of Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo, has appointed Corey Moran as chief marketing officer at the luxury handbag and accessories brand, effective April 6. In the role, Moran will oversee an integrated marketing organization spanning brand communications, content creation and consumer data analytics.
Moran has spent the last decade at Google, serving as head of industry, luxury and fashion for more than eight years of that period. Prior to joining the tech giant, he spent nearly a decade at Coty holding senior marketing roles across a range of luxury and prestige fragrance brands, including Marc Jacobs, Calvin Klein, Chloé, Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Balenciaga.
“Corey brings extensive knowledge of marketing and data analytics in the fashion, luxury and consumer space,” said John D. Idol, chairman and CEO of Capri Holdings. “This new position reflects Michael Kors’ continued focus on strengthening its leadership team and advancing its marketing capabilities to support long term growth. As we continue to evolve our organization and become more consumer centric, Corey will support our focus on strengthening brand desirability and driving customer engagement on a global scale.”
Earlier in his career, Moran held marketing positions at Unilever. Since 2023, he has taught as an adjunct professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City.
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“Michael Kors is an iconic global brand and I am honored to step into this role at such a pivotal moment,” said Moran. “Bringing together brand storytelling, consumer engagement initiatives and data creates an opportunity to build stronger connections with consumers while driving meaningful business results. I look forward to partnering with the team to unlock this next chapter of growth.”
