Ivan Tang
About Ivan Tang
Ivan Tang serves as the Senior Retail Director for Coach China Outlets, where he has worked since 2012. He has a strong background in retail management and strategic planning, with previous roles at Texwood, Apple Limited, Red Bull, and British American Tobacco.
Work at Tapestry
Ivan Tang has been serving as the Senior Retail Director for Coach China Outlets at Tapestry since 2012. His role involves overseeing the strategic retail operations of Coach outlets across China. He has played a significant part in the national management of these outlets, particularly since 2017. His responsibilities include managing both full-price retail stores and outlet stores, ensuring effective operations and brand representation in the luxury fashion sector.
Previous Experience in Retail Management
Before joining Tapestry, Ivan Tang held various significant positions in retail management. He worked as the Sales Director (Regional GM) for Texwood and Apple Limited from 2009 to 2012 in Shanghai, China. Prior to that, he served as the Marketing Director for Red Bull in North East Asia, covering Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan from 2005 to 2008. Additionally, he was the National Planning Manager for British American Tobacco in China from 1995 to 2005, gaining extensive experience in strategic planning and brand management.
Education and Expertise
Ivan Tang has a solid educational background in business and coaching. He earned a Bachelor of Social Sciences in Business and Economics from The University of Hong Kong from 1989 to 1992. He furthered his education with a Certificate in Leading for Results Programme from INSEAD in 2008. In 2015, he completed a Certificate in The Psychology of Coaching Teams & Leading Organisation at China Europe International Business School (CEIBS). He also achieved Certified Coach - Level One Organisational Coaching from the Institute of Executive Coaching & Leadership (IECL) in 2017.
Key Contributions to Coach Outlets
Since taking on the role of Senior Retail Director at Tapestry, Ivan Tang has been instrumental in managing the transition of Coach outlet stores in North China and Guangdong province. His leadership has contributed to the strategic planning and execution of retail operations, enhancing the brand's presence in the luxury fashion market. His extensive experience in retail management has allowed him to effectively oversee both full-price and outlet stores across various regions in China.