Yang Lu
About Yang Lu
Yang Lu serves as the Senior Vice President of Global Commerce and Customer Engagement Solutions at Tapestry, overseeing brands such as Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman. With a robust background in digital technology and eCommerce, Lu has held various leadership roles across notable companies including Avon, Scholastic, and PepsiCo.
Current Role at Tapestry
Yang Lu serves as the Senior Vice President of Global Commerce and Customer Engagement Solutions at Tapestry, overseeing brands such as Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman. In this role, which he has held since 2020, he focuses on enhancing customer engagement strategies and driving global commerce initiatives. His leadership aims to integrate innovative solutions that align with the company's vision for customer-centric growth.
Previous Experience at Tapestry
Yang Lu has held multiple positions at Tapestry. He was the Vice President of Digital and Retail Technology Coach for eight months in 2016 and later served as the Vice President and Global Head of IT Coach from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, he was the Vice President of Global Commerce and Customer Engagement Solutions for one year from 2019 to 2020. His tenure at Tapestry reflects his commitment to advancing digital transformation and enhancing customer experiences.
Career Background
Yang Lu has a diverse career spanning various industries. He worked at Avon as Vice President of Global Web Enablement and Digital Systems from 2013 to 2014 and later as Vice President of Global Infrastructure from 2014 to 2016. His experience also includes roles at Scholastic, where he served as Vice President of eCommerce and Digital Systems from 2009 to 2013, and at Direct Brands, where he was the Senior Director of eCommerce from 2007 to 2009.
Skills and Expertise
Yang Lu possesses a strong skill set in leadership, communication, negotiation, and analytics. He has a proven track record in strategic planning and execution of IT projects. His focus on building both onshore and offshore teams emphasizes customer-centric solutions. He is also passionate about fostering a culture of creativity and innovation within his teams, which contributes to effective collaboration across organizational boundaries.
Early Career
Yang Lu began his career at PepsiCo as a Developer from 1994 to 1996. He later worked at Accenture as a Senior Consultant from 1996 to 1999. His early experiences laid the foundation for his extensive career in technology and eCommerce, leading to senior leadership roles in various organizations.