Joshua Schulman was take over as president of Bergdorf Goodman, affective May 7. Schulman joins Neiman Marcus from Jimmy Choo where he was chief executive officer.
Schulman will report directly to Jim Gold, President Specialty Retail, The Neiman Marcus Group.
“Bergdorf Goodman is the pinnacle of luxury retailing, and is known
world-wide for its signature style and modern sophistication,” said
Karen Katz, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Neiman Marcus Group, Inc.. “Joshua's unique experience blends keen business acumen with
creativity and vision. He appreciates the legacy of Bergdorf Goodman
but understands brands have to be continually defined and re-defined.
From merchandising to marketing to sales and service, he is exceptional
in his ability to bring an idea and an ideal to life. He is the perfect
leader for Bergdorf Goodman.”
At Jimmy Choo, Schulman oversaw the international
expansion of the brand and the growth of jimmychoo.com. Prior to Jimmy
Choo, Schulman was President, Kenneth Cole New York, and Managing
Director, International Strategic Alliances, Gap, Inc. During his
eight-year affiliation with the Gucci Group, he served as Executive Vice
President, Worldwide Merchandising and Wholesale, Yves Saint Laurent,
as well as Worldwide Director, Women's Ready-to-Wear, Gucci.
“I am thrilled that Joshua will be joining us as President of Bergdorf Goodman,” said Jim Gold. “His deep product knowledge and passion for the customer experience makes him the perfect individual to craft the next chapter at Bergdorf Goodman. I have every confidence that Joshua will make a lasting mark on this great institution.”
“I am tremendously honored to join Bergdorf Goodman, the ultimate luxury specialty retailer,” said Joshua Schulman. “I look forward to working with the talented teams at Bergdorf Goodman and the Neiman Marcus Group to enhance this world class brand, build the business and consistently exceed the expectations of the sophisticated clients who treasure the store.”
