Capri Holdings appoints new chief brand and product officer

Global fashion luxury group Capri Holdings has announced the promotion of Philippa Newman to chief brand and product officer, effective immediately. 

In this expanded role, Newman will oversee all product and marketing functions. She will continue reporting directly to John D. Idol, chairman and CEO of Capri Holdings and Michael Kors.

She has been with Michael Kors for over 16 years, most recently serving as the chief product officer where she has already taken a pivotal role in driving product innovation and shaping our strategy for growth. 

As chief brand and product officer, she will focus on delivering a compelling, unified brand experience aligned with our heritage, ensuring that Michael Kors continues to create “exciting” fashion and core products with strong consumer appeal while driving engagement across all touchpoints.

On her new role, Newman said: “Michael Kors has incredible brand equity, and I am honored to step into this role at such a pivotal time. I look forward to working alongside John, Michael, and our talented teams to effectively execute our product and brand strategies and drive long-term growth.”

Idol added: “Newman is an exceptional leader with deep brand expertise and a strategic mindset. By bringing product and marketing under one cohesive leadership structure, we are creating greater synergy across our business, enabling a clear and consistent brand vision, and strengthening our ability to connect with consumers globally.”