PVH Corp. has appointed Patricia Gabriel as chief supply chain officer and global head of operations. She will succeed David Savman, who will assume full dedication to his role as global brand president of Calvin Klein.
Gabriel is expected to join the company in the fourth quarter and report directly to Stefan Larsson, CEO of PVH Corp.
Gabriel will join the company from PVH, part of Capri Holdings, where she serves as the chief supply chain officer for the Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo and Versace brands.
“A seasoned supply and operations executive, Gabriel has worked for more than 25 years leading supply, manufacturing and logistics organizations at leading global consumer goods companies like Mondelez International and AB InBev,” the company said in a media release. “Throughout her global career, she has led end-to-end supply chains with commercial impact, including supply chain optimization, omni-channel fulfillment and network design with teams across Europe, North America, Latin America and Asia.”
Larsson added, “Patricia is a consumer-focused supply chain and operations leader with a strong track record of fueling growth through consumer-centric operational excellence. As we execute our multi-year journey to build Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger into the most desirable lifestyle brands in the world, Patricia’s deep expertise and proven ability to unlock value through demand- and data-driven solutions will create new opportunities to further accelerate our PVH+ Plan progress.”
In her role as chief supply chain officer & global head of operations at PVH, Gabriel will oversee global operations with and end-to-end responsibility from product to consumer, working closely with brands, regions and functions to connect and drive all PVH operating engines.
“In Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, PVH has two of the most iconic and globally beloved brands, and I’m incredibly excited to join at this important moment in the company’s growth journey. Operational excellence and supply chain optimization will be true competitive advantages that fuel growth and innovation,” Gabriel commented.
Gabriel will be based at PVH’s global headquarters in New York City.
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