Kendra Scott Taps CFO as Tapestry Expands Board

Shuffle Board: Key executive moves at Kendra Scott, Tapestry, Kontoor Brands, Wacoal, and B Lab

Apr. 11, 2026 at 12:48am

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In a series of executive shakeups, fashion and lifestyle brand Kendra Scott announced the appointment of Mike McMullen as chief financial officer, while Coach parent group Tapestry appointed Pinterest's chief technology officer Matt Madrigal to its board of directors. Elsewhere, Kontoor Brands, Wacoal America, and nonprofit B Lab also saw leadership changes.

Why it matters

These executive moves reflect the ongoing shifts and challenges facing the fashion and retail industries, as companies look to strengthen their leadership teams and boards to navigate an evolving business landscape. The appointments of technology and finance experts at companies like Kendra Scott, Tapestry, and Route suggest a focus on driving digital transformation and operational efficiency.

The details

Kendra Scott, the Austin-based fashion and lifestyle brand, announced that Mike McMullen will join as chief financial officer, effective April 27. McMullen brings experience from Yeti Holdings and Dell Technologies to help guide the brand's next phase of growth. Meanwhile, Tapestry, the parent company of Coach, appointed Matt Madrigal, Pinterest's chief technology officer, to its board of directors to leverage his expertise in technology and customer experience. Elsewhere, Kontoor Brands, the spin-off of VF Corporation, named Erinn Murphy as vice president of global finance and operations, while Wacoal America announced the retirement of CEO Mitchell Kauffman, with James Wheatley taking over as president and CEO. Nonprofit network B Lab also underwent a board restructuring, with Francine Lemos serving as the new board chair.

  • Erinn Murphy's appointment at Kontoor Brands will be effective in early May 2026.
  • Mike McMullen will join Kendra Scott as CFO on April 27, 2026.
  • Mitchell Kauffman will retire from his role as CEO of Wacoal America.
  • James Wheatley has been named the new president and CEO of Wacoal America.

The players

Mike McMullen

The new chief financial officer of Kendra Scott, a fashion and lifestyle brand. He brings experience from Yeti Holdings and Dell Technologies to help guide the brand's next phase of growth.

Matt Madrigal

The chief technology officer of Pinterest, who has been appointed to the board of directors of Tapestry, the parent company of Coach.

Erinn Murphy

The new vice president of global finance and operations at Kontoor Brands, the spin-off of VF Corporation.

Mitchell Kauffman

The outgoing CEO of Wacoal America, who is retiring after six years of leadership and a 40-year career in the intimates apparel sector.

James Wheatley

The new president and CEO of Wacoal America, bringing nearly four decades of retail and intimate apparel experience, including leadership roles at Vanity Fair and Maidenform.

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What they’re saying

“We are excited to welcome Mike to the Kendra Scott team. His extensive experience in building and scaling consumer businesses will be invaluable as we continue to grow our brand and operations.”

— Kendra Scott, Founder and Creative Director, Kendra Scott

“Matt's expertise in technology and customer experience will be a great addition to our board as we continue to execute on our growth agenda.”

— Jide Zeitlin, Chairman and CEO, Tapestry

The takeaway

These executive changes at leading fashion, retail, and nonprofit organizations demonstrate the industry's ongoing need to strengthen leadership, leverage technology expertise, and drive operational efficiency to navigate the evolving business landscape.