Michael Kors Names Don Witkowski President of Men's

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Michael Kors KORS, a global luxury lifestyle brand, is pleased to announce that Don Witkowski will be returning to the company as President of Men's. He will report to John D. Idol, the company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

Mr. Witkowski's appointment, effective January 4th, 2016, is central to the continued success and evolution of Michael Kors Menswear's brand-building efforts. "Don has been in the men's apparel business for over 25 years and comes to us with a wealth of knowledge, expertise and strong relationships in this space," says Mr. Idol. "He will help us continue to lead the Men's business into the next stage of growth. We are committed to developing this sector and feel that Don will seamlessly drive it forward."

Mr. Witkowski was most recently at John Varvatos, where he served as the Vice President of Merchandising. Prior to his five-year tenure at John Varvatos, Mr. Witkowski held executive positions at a variety of companies including Donna Karan, Nautica, Miss Sixty and Barneys.

"I'm thrilled to be rejoining Michael Kors," says Mr. Witkowski. "It's an exciting time for the brand, and for the Michael Kors Menswear business in particular. They have laid the foundation for what promises to be strong growth in an area with enormous potential. I look forward to joining this talented team."

About Michael Kors

Michael Kors is a world-renowned, award-winning designer of luxury accessories and ready-to-wear. His namesake company, established in 1981, currently produces a range of products through his Michael Kors Collection and MICHAEL Michael Kors labels, including accessories, footwear, watches, jewelry, men's and women's ready-to-wear and a full line of fragrance products. Michael Kors stores are operated, either directly or through licensing partners, in some of the most prestigious cities in the world, including New York, Beverly Hills, Chicago, London, Milan, Paris, Munich, Istanbul, Dubai, Seoul, Tokyo and Hong Kong.

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