Kuan Yin Bissonnette (Knoll)
About Kuan Yin Bissonnette (Knoll)
Kuan Yin Bissonnette serves as the IT Senior Director of Business Solutions for Global Supply Chain at Tapestry, where he has worked since 2009. He has a strong background in international business and IT service management, with experience in leading global projects and a focus on sustainability and supply chain analytics.
Work at Tapestry
Kuan Yin Bissonnette serves as the IT Senior Director of Business Solutions for Global Supply Chain at Tapestry. She has held this position since 2009, contributing 15 years of experience in New York, NY. In this role, she has expanded her responsibilities to include Environmental and Social Governance, Sustainability, Circularity, and Supply Chain Analytics. Bissonnette is recognized for successfully delivering global projects on time and within budget, which has led to high levels of satisfaction among leadership and users. Her expertise in process and systems optimization has been instrumental in enhancing operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Ralph Lauren and Coach Inc.
Before her tenure at Tapestry, Kuan Yin Bissonnette worked at Ralph Lauren as a Coordinator in Production from 1997 to 1999. She then joined Coach Inc., where she served as Senior Manager of Global Sourcing Operations from 1999 to 2009. Her decade-long experience at Coach Inc. involved managing global sourcing operations, which contributed to her development in the field of supply chain management.
Education and Expertise
Kuan Yin Bissonnette holds a Master of Science in International Policy and Business from the University of Bristol, where she studied from 1996 to 1997. She also earned a Bachelor of Commerce in International Business from Concordia University, attending from 1986 to 1992. In addition to her academic qualifications, she holds an ITIL certification, which is recognized globally for IT service management. Her educational background supports her expertise in business solutions and supply chain management.
Achievements in IT and Leadership
Kuan Yin Bissonnette has received an IT Award for Leadership, acknowledging her outstanding contributions in the IT sector. She is adept at collaborating with and influencing leadership and business stakeholders to drive global multi-brand programs that yield significant returns on investment. Bissonnette has demonstrated her capability in building, developing, and retaining top talent, effectively managing direct reports, matrix teams, and off-shore resources.