Esprit Holdings Limited announced that Mr. STRIPPOLI Anthony Nicola ("Mr. STRIPPOLI") has been appointed as an Executive Director of the Company and a member of General Committee of the Board with effect from 20 February 2024. Mr. STRIPPOLI, aged 50, is the Chief Operating Officer, Americas, for Esprit. He has three decades of retail and merchandising experience with global apparel and fashion brands including working as a Buyer for Saks Fifth Avenue, as an International Merchandising Manager for Bally and as a Vice President, North America Sales for Diesel USA.

He also worked as the President of North America for Scotch & Soda, focusing on the Dutch brand's expansion into the United States. Prior to joining Esprit, Mr. STRIPPOLI was the Vice President of Sales at Calvin Klein Jeans for G-III Apparel Group in New York City. Mr. STRIPPOLI graduated from New York University's Stern School of Business in 1995 and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and International Business.

Mr. STRIPPOLI will oversee the strategic growth and operational expansion of the Esprit brand in North America and oversee the brand's relationships with partners in South America. The appointment of Mr. STRIPPOLI further strengthens Esprit's future focus on the American consumer market, the birthplace of Esprit.