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Mark Katz

Chief Operating Officer/Chief Financial Officer at Vera Wang

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Overview

Mark Katz serves as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Vera Wang [1][4]. Katz leads WHP Global's Premium Fashion Division, which encompasses Marc Jacobs, Vera Wang, rag & bone, G-STAR, and Joe's Jeans, while maintaining the COO/CFO role at Vera Wang Group [2]. Katz holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Lehigh University [11]. Prior positions include Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at 3.1 Phillip Lim from 2014 to 2018 [7], Chief Financial Officer at J. Mendel from 2012 to 2014 [8], Chief Operating Officer at La Perla North America from 2009 to 2011 [9], and Group Vice President of Finance Operations at Kenneth Cole Productions from 2005 to 2007 [10]. Katz also served as Inaugural Board Chair of Popcorn for the People from 2020 to 2024 [6] and joined the Board of Directors at Jonathan's Landing in 2025 [5].

Profile introduction
Source excerptLinkedIn [2]

Leading WHP Global’s Premium Fashion Division (Marc Jacobs, Vera Wang, rag & bone, G-STAR, and Joe’s Jeans) while serving as COO/CFO of Vera Wang Group C-Level Business and Operations Executive with broad domestic and international financial operating experience managing premier consumer brands in the Retail/DTC, Wholesale and Licensing channels. Direct responsibilities have included Retail, Ecommerce, HR, IT, Production, Manufacturing, Facilities, Product Development, Licensing and Business Development (common CEO/President-level functions). Strategic business partner with a history of maxim…

Career history

  1. Executive Vice PresidentJan 2025 to presentWHP Global
  2. Chief Operating Officer/Chief Financial OfficerNov 2018 to presentVera Wang
  3. Member Board of DirectorsDec 2025 to presentJonathan's Landing
  4. Inaugural Board ChairSep 2020 to Sep 2024Popcorn for the People
  5. Chief Operating Officer/Chief Financial OfficerJun 2014 to Nov 20183.1 Phillip Lim
  6. Chief Financial OfficerJul 2012 to Jun 2014J. Mendel
  7. Chief Operating OfficerApr 2009 to Mar 2011La Perla North America
  8. Group Vice President - Finance OperationsSep 2005 to Dec 2007Kenneth Cole Productions

Education

  1. Bachelor of Science, AccountingLehigh University
  2. B.S., AccountingLehigh University College of Business

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