Coats
Fran Philip
Independent Non-Executive Director
| Position | Independent Non-Executive
Director, Designated Non-Executive Director for workforce engagement |
| Nationality | American |
| Tenure | Appointed 1 October 2016 |
| Committees | Member of Nomination Committee Member of Remuneration Committee Member of Sustainability Committee |
Key skills and experience
- Extensive speciality retailing business experience
- Deep background in product innovation, design and development
- Workforce dynamics experience
External appointments
Non-Executive Director of Vera Bradley Inc., Sea Bags, Totes Isotoner and Vista Outdoor Inc. Previously Fran worked for The Gap, Williams-Sonoma and The Nature Company, and LL Bean, where she initially served as Director of Product Development, Home Furnishings, going on to hold a number of roles including Vice President, Affiliated Brands, before becoming Chief Merchandising Officer until her retirement. Fran was previously a Non-Executive Director of Regent Holdings and an industry executive for Freeman Spogli.
Qualifications
Fran has a degree in English and Sociology from Bowdoin College, Maine, and an MBA from the Harvard Business School.