Jimmy Choo, renowned for its iconic luxury footwear brand, has appointed Simon Kemmett as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) . Kemmett joins Jimmy Choo from Ralph Lauren, bringing a wealth of experience in finance and operational leadership to the role.
Kemmett’s most recent position was as Chief Operating Officer and CFO at Ralph Lauren EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa), where he also served on the board of Richemont & Ralph Lauren Joint Venture Watches & Jewellery. Prior to Ralph Lauren, Kemmett spent over a decade at Nike, progressing from Finance Director for the UK & Ireland to CFO for Nike in Europe.
The appointment comes following Jimmy Choo’s acquisition by Michael Kors, the US fashion brand, for £896 million ($1.2 billion) in November last year. Known for its vibrant stilettos favored by celebrities like Beyoncé and Sarah Jessica Parker, Jimmy Choo aims to strengthen its global footprint with plans to expand its store presence under Michael Kors’ ownership. Currently, the brand operates 243 stores worldwide across key cities including London, New York, Toronto, Barcelona, and Singapore.
Simon Kemmett replaces Jonathan Sinclair, who departed earlier this year to assume the role of CFO at Canada Goose. Kemmett’s appointment underscores Jimmy Choo’s strategic focus on financial leadership to drive expansion and innovation in the luxury footwear market.