Kering has announced Ewa Abrams as the new President of Kering Americas, effective August 1, 2024. Abrams, who has been the General Counsel of Kering Americas since 2018, will succeed Laurent Claquin, who has been promoted to Group Chief Brand Officer. In her new role, Abrams will report directly to Jean-Marc Duplaix, Deputy CEO in charge of Operations and Finance.
Abrams brings extensive experience to the position, having served on the Kering Foundation Board in the Americas and co-chairing the Women In Luxury Americas program. Prior to Kering, she spent over 17 years at Tiffany & Co., where she was Vice President, Associate General Counsel, and Chief Compliance & Privacy Officer.
Her commitment to mentorship is evident through her role as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Fordham University since 2016. Abrams holds a JD from Brooklyn Law School and a degree from Bucknell University.
Her appointment underscores Kering's focus on leveraging deep industry expertise to drive strategic growth and development in the Americas.
