Annette Hater
About Annette Hater
Annette Hater serves as the Vice President and Global Head of Enterprise Systems at Tapestry, where she has held various leadership roles since 2018. With a background in technology strategy and a commitment to developing strong leaders, she has over two decades of experience in technology and operations across multiple industries.
Current Role at Tapestry
Annette Hater serves as the Vice President, Global Head of Enterprise Systems at Tapestry. She has held this position since 2023, contributing to the company's strategic direction in enterprise technology. Her role focuses on overseeing the integration and management of enterprise systems, ensuring alignment with Tapestry's business objectives.
Previous Experience at Tapestry
Annette Hater previously worked at Tapestry in various leadership roles. From 2020 to 2023, she was the Vice President, Global Head of Technology Strategy and Portfolio. Earlier, she served as Vice President, Global Head of IT for kate spade for a brief period in 2019 and as Vice President, Global Head of Brand Technology for Coach, kate spade, and Stuart Weitzman from 2019 to 2020. In these roles, she led technology operations and strategy across critical business functions.
Career at Kroger
Annette Hater held multiple positions at Kroger from 1999 to 2017. She began as a Manager in Supply Chain Distribution Systems Development and Support, later becoming General Manager for Store Systems, Financial Systems, Pharmacy, and Payments. She also served as Director of Enterprise Store Systems, Customer Loyalty, Point of Sale, and Fuel Technology, and as Vice President of KPS/Director in the Office of the CIO. Her tenure at Kroger spanned various technology and operational roles.
Education and Qualifications
Annette Hater studied at Thomas More University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics. Additionally, she obtained an Associate's degree in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services from the same institution. Her educational background supports her expertise in technology and business operations.
Leadership Philosophy
Annette Hater is passionate about solving complex business problems and believes in helping others grow as authentic leaders. She adheres to the motto 'Life begins at the end of your comfort zone,' reflecting her commitment to personal and professional development.