New CEO appointment at Kate Spade

02/08/2024
New CEO appointment at Kate Spade
Tapestry, the parent company of Coach, Stuart Weitzman, and Kate Spade, has appointed Eva Erdmann as CEO & Brand President of Kate Spade, effective October. Ms Erdmann will succeed Liz Fraser, who leaves in September, and will report to Tapestry CEO Joanne Crevoiserat while joining the Executive Committee.

Ms Erdmann joins from L’Oréal, where she was Global President of Urban Decay Cosmetics. Her tenure there saw significant brand transformation and revenue growth. In her new role, Ms Erdmann will focus on innovation and global growth for Kate Spade.

Joanne Crevoiserat expressed confidence in Ms Erdmann’s ability to drive growth and thanked Liz Fraser for her leadership. Erdmann stated she is honoured to join Kate Spade and looks forward to advancing its mission and driving profitable growth.