Michael Scarpa has been promoted to chief operating officer, effective immediately. In this role, he will continue to be responsible for the corporation’s finance, distribution and logistics organizations, adding manufacturing, sourcing and information systems to his current duties. Peviously, he was senior vice president of finance and distribution and chief financial officer. He joined Liz Claiborne as budget manager in 1983 and has held positions of increasing responsibility since.

Tim Gunn will join the company as chief creative officer. He will be responsible for attracting, retaining and developing the creative talent within the Liz Claiborne Inc. portfolio of brands.  Previously, Gunn served as the chair of the Department of Fashion Design at Parsons, The New School for Design in New York City.