Business Wire·Nov 11, 2026, 6:55 AM ET

Capri Holdings Limited Announces CEO Succession Plan

Capri Holdings Limited announced Justin Boxford as its new Chief Executive Officer effective January 4, 2027.
John D. Idol will retire as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer after more than two decades of leadership.
Robin Freestone will transition from Lead Director to Independent Chairman of the Board.
Mr. Idol will serve as a senior advisor to the company through March 31, 2027, to support the transition.
Mr. Boxford brings nearly 30 years of experience in the global luxury & beauty sector, most recently serving as Global President of Luxury Beauty Brands at The Estée Lauder Companies.
Prior to his current role, Mr. Boxford led the Estée Lauder brand transformation & grew La Mer by more than doubling its size.
Capri Holdings, which trades on the NYSE under the ticker CPRI, owns the Michael Kors & Jimmy Choo brands.
Mr. Idol oversaw Capri's expansion into a multi-billion-dollar group, including the acquisition of Jimmy Choo eight years ago.