L’Oréal leader named Kate Spade CEO
Fashion parent company Tapestry, Inc. has announced a new leadership appointment for one of its three brands.
Eva Erdmann has been named CEO and brand president of Kate Spade, and will join the company in October following the departure of Liz Fraser. Upon her arrival, Erdmann will report directly to Joanne Crevoiserat, CEO of Tapestry, Inc., and will become a member of the company’s executive committee.
As CEO and brand president of Kate Spade, she will have oversight of all aspects of the business, with a focus on “accelerating innovation to drive consumer connections and sustainable global growth.”
“I am excited to welcome Eva to Kate Spade,” said Crevoiserat. “She is a talented global brand-builder with a deep understanding of the rapidly evolving consumer landscape and a demonstrated ability to cultivate desire, cultural relevance, and passionate communities for distinctive luxury brands. I am confident she is the right leader to unlock the significant runway for growth at the iconic Kate Spade brand.”
Erdmann joins Kate Spade from L’Oréal where she served as the global president of Urban Decay Cosmetics since 2018, and spent more than 15 years at the company overall. Other past roles include general manager of Lancôme France and global marketing senior VP of make-up and perfumes at Yves Saint Laurent Beauté.
“I am honored to join Kate Spade,” said Erdmann. “It is a truly special and purpose-driven brand with a unique position in the marketplace and significant expansion opportunities. I look forward to collaborating with the team to advance the mission of this powerful brand – bringing joy and self-expression to consumers around the world – and driving profitable growth for years to come.”
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Tapestry, Inc. is the parent company of Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman.
