Kate Spade confirms Thomas Linko as CFO
Kate Spade has confirmed previously announced plans and appointed Thomas Linko as chief financial officer.
In his new role, Linko will oversee the global finance team and report to Kate Spade president and chief operating officer George Carrara. He was previously chief operating officer and chief financial officer for Juicy Couture.
Carrara said: “In connection with our plan announced back on 9 January, Tom’s official appointment comes as his wind-down responsibilities as chief operating officer and chief financial officer for Juicy Couture, a former brand in our company’s portfolio, are substantially complete. Tom is a seasoned leader and an ideal addition for the current phase of our growth trajectory given his deep experience within a branded, multi-channel environment.”
Kate Spade chief executive Craig Leavitt added: “I am pleased to officially welcome Tom to the Kate Spade & Company management team. Tom led the Juicy wind-down, the results of which were better than planned, and we look forward to benefiting from his significant experience as we continue to grow.”
Never Miss a Retail Update!Linko has more than 20 years’ experience in retail finance and operations. Prior to Juicy Couture, he held a number of finance roles at Delta Galil, Tommy Hilfiger and Liz Claiborne.
