Dive Summary:
- Upscale international shoe company Stuart Weitzman has named a new executive to the role of global president.
- François Kress will take over the newly-created executive position for the company after serving as president and COO of the Row.
- Stuart Weitzman operates 45 brick-and-mortar locations across the U.S. and Kress will be based out of the company’s international headquarters in New York, N.Y.
Dive Insight:
François Kress brings over 20 years of executive retail experience to Stuart Weitzman which includes stints with Prada and Miu Miu USA. He will serve as a strategic leader and overseer of international wholesale and retail business for the company in the new role. “I'm extremely enthusiastic to join such an iconic brand and to be part of its future expansion," said Kress.
