Sam Coates
About Sam Coates
Sam Coates is the Senior PR Manager for EMEIA at Tapestry, overseeing brands such as Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman since 2020. He has a diverse background in public relations and communications, with previous roles at Coach and SPRING LONDON LIMITED, and holds a BA in Modern Languages from the University of Nottingham.
Work at Tapestry
Sam Coates has been serving as the Senior PR Manager for EMEIA at Tapestry since 2020. In this role, he oversees public relations for the brands Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman. His responsibilities include managing media relations, developing PR strategies, and enhancing brand visibility across Europe, the Middle East, India, and Africa.
Previous Experience in Public Relations
Prior to his current position, Sam Coates held several roles at Coach. He worked as a Senior Press Officer from 2018 to 2019 and then as PR Manager from 2019 to 2020, focusing on the UK and European markets. His earlier experience includes a role as Showroom Manager at DECEMBER for nine months in 2014, and various positions at SPRING LONDON LIMITED, including Publicist and Account Manager, from 2015 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Sam Coates studied at the University of Nottingham, where he earned a BA in Modern Languages, specializing in French, Spanish, and Portuguese, from 2010 to 2014. He also studied Filosofía y Letras at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona for one year in 2012-2013. His educational background supports his expertise in communications and public relations.
Background in Communications
Before his roles in public relations, Sam Coates gained experience in communications at SPRING LONDON LIMITED, where he worked as a Communications Executive and Collections Coordinator. He also served as a Publicist and Account Manager within the same organization. His early career included a position as a Publishing Assistant at EDITIONS BELIN in 2013.
Early Education
Sam Coates completed his secondary education at St Benedict's School in Ealing from 2003 to 2010. This foundational education provided him with the skills necessary for his later academic pursuits and career in public relations.