Ivan Menezes Joins Coach Board of Directors.NEW YORK New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of -- Coach, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : COH CoH City of Heroes (gaming) CoH Company of Heroes (game) COH City of Hope COH Court of Honor (Boy Scouts of America) COH Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation ), a leading marketer of modern classic American accessories, today announced that Ivan Menezes, President and Chief Executive Officer of Diageo North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , Inc., the world's leading premium drinks business, has been appointed to Coach's Board of Directors. Mr. Menezes appointment to the Board brings the membership to eight. Lew Frankfort, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Coach, Inc., said, "We are extremely enthusiastic that Ivan Menezes has agreed to join our Board. As Coach continues to raise worldwide brand awareness and gain share in the large and growing global market for fine accessories, we are confident that his international experience, strategic insight and leadership with branded consumer companies will prove particularly valuable to us." Since joining Diageo in 1997, Mr. Menezes has held progressively senior management positions with the company and played a leadership role in streamlining the company's business processes while focusing on marketplace execution. He was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Diageo North America in 2004. Prior to joining Diageo he held senior marketing positions with the Whirlpool Corporation Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances,with annual sales of approximately $18 billion, more than 73,000 employees, and more than 70 manufacturing and technology research centers around the world. in Europe and was a principal with Booz Allen Hamilton Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., referred to as Booz Allen is one of the oldest strategy consulting firms in the world.[1] The firm formerly had two consulting divisions: WCB (Worldwide Commercial Business, also known as “The Commercial Side”) and WTB , Inc., both in Chicago and in London. Mr. Menezes started his career with Nestle, India in 1981. Upon his appointment, Mr. Menezes stated, "I am delighted to be joining the Coach Board, and look forward to contributing to the sustained health and future growth of this wonderful franchise." Mr. Menezes does not currently serve on any other Boards. Coach, with headquarters in New York, is a leading American marketer of fine accessories and gifts for women and men, including handbags, women's and men's small leathergoods, business cases, weekend and travel accessories, footwear, watches, outerwear, sunwear, and related accessories. Coach is sold worldwide through Coach stores, select department stores and specialty stores, through the Coach catalog in the U.S. by calling 1-800-223-8647 and through Coach's website at www.coach.com. Coach's shares are traded on The New York Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) World's largest marketplace for securities. The exchange began as an informal meeting of 24 men in 1792 on what is now Wall Street in New York City. under the symbol COH. |
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