Lew Frankfort — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Co-Founder of Benvolio Group, an investment firm focused on early-stage disruptive consumer brands.
Served as Chairman and CEO of Coach from 1985 through 2014, growing it into a $5 billion global accessories and lifestyle brand.
Author of the book "Bag Man."
Spent 10 years in New York City government, including as Commissioner of the Agency for Child Development.
Attended Hunter College and Columbia Business School.

Biography

Lew Frankfort is Chairman Emeritus of Coach, Inc., having joined the company in 1979. He served as Chairman and CEO from 1985 through 2014.

During his 35 years with Coach, Frankfort was instrumental in transforming the small leather goods company into a $5 billion global accessories and lifestyle brand. His leadership was recognized multiple times by Barron’s as one of the “30 Most Respected CEOs around the World” and by Institutional Investor as one of the “Best CEOs in America.