Capri Appoints Justin Boxford As CEO, Replacing John Idol, Effective January 4, 2027; Robin Freestone To Become Independent Chairman
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Justin Boxford has been named Chief Executive Officer of Capri Holdings and will join the Board of Directors, effective January 4, 2027. His appointment follows John D. Idol’s announcement that he will retire as
Justin Boxford has been named Chief Executive Officer of Capri Holdings and will join the Board of Directors, effective January 4, 2027. His appointment follows John D. Idol’s announcement that he will retire as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer following more than two decades of leadership at Capri. Robin Freestone, Capri Holdings’ current Lead Director, will become Independent Chairman of the Board. To support a smooth transition, Mr. Idol will serve as a senior advisor to Capri Holdings through March 31, 2027.
Mr. Boxford brings nearly 30 years of global luxury and beauty industry experience, with a proven track record of building iconic brands, driving business transformation and delivering sustainable growth across global markets. Recognized for his strategic leadership, deep consumer understanding and ability to build high-performing teams, he joins Capri from The Estée Lauder Companies, where he most recently served as Global President, Luxury Beauty Brands. Prior to this role, he served as Global Brand President of Estée Lauder, where he led a comprehensive transformation, restoring growth, accelerating innovation, expanding across categories, strengthening brand desirability and redefining the consumer experience across digital and physical touchpoints. Previously, he led La Mer through a period of significant growth, more than doubling the brand’s size and strengthening its position as the global leader in luxury skincare.
A veteran of the fashion and luxury industry, Mr. Idol has played a defining role in shaping Capri over more than two decades, overseeing its evolution into a multi-billion-dollar global luxury fashion group. Under his leadership, Capri significantly expanded Michael Kors into a multi-billion-dollar brand globally. He also oversaw the acquisition of Jimmy Choo and its growth over the past eight years that has further strengthened Capri’s brand portfolio.