Capri Holdings Announces CFO and COO Transition
April 01 2025 - 8:55AM
Business Wire
Capri Holdings Limited (NYSE:CPRI), a global fashion luxury
group, today announced that Thomas J. Edwards, Jr., Executive Vice
President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer,
will be leaving the company to pursue another opportunity. Mr.
Edwards will remain with the Company until June 20, 2025. The
Company has commenced a search for Mr. Edwards’ replacement. Upon
Mr. Edwards’ departure, Rajal Mehta, Chief Financial Officer of
Michael Kors, will assume the role of Interim Chief Financial
Officer for Capri. Additionally, Patricia Gabriel, Senior Vice
President, Chief Supply Chain Officer of Capri Holdings, will
continue to lead global supply chain and operations. Both Mr. Mehta
and Ms. Gabriel will report to Mr. John D. Idol, the Company’s
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
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Mr. Idol said, “I would like to thank Tom for his significant
contributions and outstanding leadership over the past 8 years and
wish him all the best in his next role. We are pleased to announce
that Rajal Mehta will assume the position of Interim CFO. Raj has
worked at the company for more than 16 years and has a strong
understanding of our financial operations. I have full confidence
in his ability to lead our finance team. Additionally, I am pleased
to have Patricia Gabriel now reporting to me. Ms. Gabriel is a
proven executive who has been with Capri since 2022 and has made a
significant impact on strengthening our global operations and
supply chain efforts. Capri Holdings has highly capable financial
and operational organizations with seasoned executives to ensure
continuity and stability during this transition.”
Mr. Idol concluded, “We remain confident in the initiatives
shared at our recent Investor Day and continue to believe we have
the right strategies underway to return Capri Holdings to
growth.”
Mr. Mehta joined Michael Kors in 2008 and throughout his tenure
has assumed roles of increasing responsibility within the finance
organization across corporate, retail and wholesale. He has served
as the Chief Financial Officer of the Michael Kors brand since
December 2024 and was previously the Divisional Vice President,
Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis at Capri. Previously, Mr.
Mehta held finance roles at Toys“R”Us and Ralph Lauren. He holds a
Bachelor of Science in Finance from New York University Stern
School of Business.
About Capri Holdings Limited
Capri Holdings is a global fashion luxury group consisting of
iconic brands Versace, Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors. Our commitment
to glamorous style and craftsmanship is at the heart of each of our
luxury brands. We have built our reputation on designing
exceptional, innovative products that cover the full spectrum of
fashion luxury categories. Our strength lies in the unique DNA and
heritage of each of our brands, the diversity and passion of our
people and our dedication to the clients and communities we serve.
Capri Holdings Limited is publicly listed on the New York Stock
Exchange under the ticker CPRI.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains statements which are, or may be
deemed to be, “forward-looking statements.” Forward-looking
statements are prospective in nature and are not based on
historical facts, but rather on current expectations and
projections of the management of Capri about future events and are
therefore subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause
actual results to differ materially from the future results
expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. All
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“could”, “would”, “may”, “anticipates”, “might” or similar words or
phrases, are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking
statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that
could significantly affect expected results and are based on
certain key assumptions, which could cause actual results to differ
materially from those projected or implied in any forward-looking
statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include
but are not limited to, our ability to respond to changing fashion,
consumer traffic and retail trends; fluctuations in demand for our
products; high consumer debt levels, recession and inflationary
pressures; loss of market share and increased competition;
reductions in our wholesale channel; the impact of epidemics,
pandemics, disasters or catastrophes; levels of cash flow and
future availability of credit; Capri’s ability to successfully
execute its growth strategies; departure of key employees or
failure to attract and retain highly qualified personnel; risks
associated with operating in international markets and global
sourcing activities, including disruptions or delays in
manufacturing or shipments; the risk of cybersecurity threats and
privacy or data security breaches; extreme weather conditions and
natural disasters; general economic, political, business or market
conditions; acts of war and other geopolitical conflicts; the risk
of any litigation relating to the Company's previously proposed
merger with Tapestry, Inc., the termination of the merger agreement
and/or public disclosures related thereto; the risk of negative
reactions from the financial markets and/or our suppliers,
customers or employees related to the U.S. District Court for the
Southern District of New York’s decision to preliminarily enjoin
the consummation of the Merger and/or the subsequent termination of
the Merger Agreement, as well as the risk factors identified in the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K
reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Please
consult these documents for a more complete understanding of these
risks and uncertainties. Any forward-looking statement in this
press release speaks only as of the date made and Capri disclaims
any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking or other
statements contained herein other than in accordance with legal and
regulatory obligations.
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