Joshua Schulman is CEO of Burberry since July 2024. Schulman joined amid falling sales as the company's brand elevation strategy chafed against slowing luxury demand.
Schulman was brand president and chief executive of Coach from 2017 to 2020, where he worked to reign in discounting while supporting creative director Stuart Vevers' push to hone a more expressive, culturally-relevant image.
Prior to this he served as the president of Bergdorf Goodman, a role he held from May 2012.
In 2021, Schulman was named CEO of Capri flagship Michael Kors, and was lined up to succeed John Idol in leading the company at the group level. Schulman exited the company the following year after it was decided that Idol would remain in his role.
Prior to his appointment Schulman was the chief executive of Jimmy Choo from 2007 to 2012. In addition to heading Jimmy Choo in London, Schulman has held roles at Kenneth Cole New York and Gap Inc. as well as working for eight years at the Gucci Group. His most significant role at the group was that of executive vice president of Yves Saint Laurent.
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