Capri Names Estee Lauder Executive Justin Boxford as Next CEO

07:25 AM EST, 11/11/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Capri (CPRI) named Justin Boxford its next chief executive officer and a board member to succeed John D. Idol, who retires as chairman and CEO, the company said Wednesday. The appointments are effective Jan. 4, 2027, the company said. Capri's current lead director, Robin Freestone, will become independent board chairman. Idol will serve as a senior adviser through March 31 to support the transition, Capri said. Boxford joins Capri from The Estee Lauder Companies (EL), where he most recently served as global president of luxury beauty brands.