The US fashion group Tapestry Inc. has appointed Matt Madrigal to the board of directors with immediate effect. Madrigal is currently Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of the digital platform Pinterest.
With Madrigal’s appointment, Coach and Kate Spade’s parent company’s board of directors grows to eleven members, ten of whom are independent directors. The move is in line with the group’s strategy to strengthen its digital and technological capabilities. The aim is to deepen the connection with younger target groups.
Tapestry CEO Joanne Crevoiserat explained that Madrigal’s expertise in technology and customer experience will be instrumental in executing its current “Amplify” growth strategy. His background helps the group build emotional connections with the next generation of consumers worldwide, said Crevoiserat.
Madrigal currently leads engineering, product and design at Pinterest. He has previously held various management positions at well-known companies in the e-commerce and technology industries. He was Vice President and General Manager for Merchant Shopping at Google, Chief Technology and Product Officer at US sporting goods retailer Fanatics and Senior Vice President for E-Commerce and Marketing at home goods retailer Williams-Sonoma. He also spent eight years at the online retailer eBay.
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