RICHARDSON, Texas, July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Fossil Group, Inc.
(NASDAQ: FOSL) (the "Company" or "Fossil Group") today announced
that as it continues to build on its industry-leading
transformation to a digital-first retailer, Holly Briedis has joined the company's executive
leadership team as Executive Vice President, Chief Digital Officer.
In this new role, Holly will be responsible for leading Fossil
Group's digital initiatives.
"The digital footprint of consumers continues to grow, and
brands leaning into this evolution are the ones driving growth,"
said Kosta Kartsotis, Fossil Group
Chairman and CEO. "Holly's extensive leadership and expertise in
driving customer-centered digital transformations for retail brands
during her time with McKinsey & Company will help Fossil Group
cement itself as a digital-first retailer."
Holly brings more than 15 years of experience in digital
marketing and retail to Fossil Group. In her previous role as a
Partner at McKinsey & Company, she led the Omnichannel and
Customer Experience practice for Retail in North America, advising global consumer
companies on driving profitable growth. She brings a deep knowledge
of customer-centered transformations, focusing on e-commerce and
omnichannel growth, digital marketing, loyalty and CRM.
"What I am most excited about in joining Fossil Group is the
company's orientation toward digital. More than a transactional
focus, this is an opportunity to meaningfully grow and deliver on
the promise of the company's brands," said Mrs. Briedis. "That,
combined with the opportunity to work alongside a tremendously
talented set of colleagues, makes me very excited to join Fossil
Group."
In addition to her professional work, Holly is passionate about
educational equity. She has served on the Board of Directors for
both KIPP Miami and KIPP
Texas Public Schools for the past
six years. She was also a founding member of LaunchU, a
Chicago-based educational
nonprofit focused on improving college prospects and educational
opportunities for underserved youth. She is also a graduate of
Northwestern University's Kellogg
School of Management, and received her undergraduate degree, with
honors, from the University of
Michigan.
About Fossil Group, Inc.
Fossil Group, Inc. is a global design, marketing, distribution
and innovation company specializing in lifestyle accessories. Under
a diverse portfolio of owned and licensed brands, our offerings
include fashion watches, jewelry, handbags, small leather goods and
wearables. We are committed to delivering the best in design and
innovation across our owned brands, Fossil, Michele, Misfit, Relic,
Skagen and Zodiac, and licensed brands, Armani Exchange, Diesel,
DKNY, Emporio Armani, kate spade new york, Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, PUMA and Tory Burch. We bring each brand story to life
through an extensive wholesale distribution network across
approximately 150 countries and 500 retail locations. Certain press
release and SEC filing information concerning the Company is also
available at www.fossilgroup.com
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