NEW YORK, Apr 1, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Coach, Inc. (COH), a leading marketer of modern classic American accessories, today announced the appointment of Walker MacWilliam to Vice President of Men's Design, effective immediately.

Mr. MacWilliam joins Coach from Kate Spade, where he was Creative Director for the Jack Spade brand. In this role, Mr. MacWilliam led all design, merchandising and product development, as well as advertising and marketing.

"Walker's creative talent and strong track record in the accessories and fashion business make him a valuable addition to the Coach design team," said Reed Krakoff, President and Executive Creative Director of Coach, Inc. "Coach is actively working to update our men's offering to strengthen our relevancy with this important consumer and Walker's experience will certainly enhance our opportunity for success."

"Coach is an outstanding brand and clearly an authority in women's and men's accessories. I look forward to contributing to the company's continued momentum, both in the overall business and the men's area in particular," said Mr. MacWilliam.

Prior to Kate Spade, Walker was the Vice President of Men's Design at Club Monaco. He has also held various lead design positions at Donna Karan International and Polo Ralph Lauren, all with a focus on Men's. Mr. MacWilliam holds a BA in Psychology from Arizona State University.

In this new role for Coach, Mr. MacWilliam will be responsible for leading the design process from concept through execution for all products and specialty accessories in men's collections, watches and sunwear. He will report directly to Mr. Krakoff.

Coach, with headquarters in New York, is a leading American marketer of fine accessories and gifts for women and men, including handbags, women's and men's small leathergoods, business cases, luggage and travel accessories, footwear, watches, outerwear, jewelry, furniture and related accessories. Coach is sold worldwide through Coach stores, select department stores and specialty stores, through the Coach catalogue in the U.S. by calling 800-223-8647 and through Coach's website at www.Coach.com.

Coach's shares are traded on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol COH.

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