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Coach’s Longtime CEO Had An Intense Hiring Process

Coach’s Longtime CEO Had An Intense Hiring Process

Update: 2025-12-01
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When Lew Frankfort joined Coach in 1979, he knew nothing about fashion but he understood people. That skill became the foundation of his leadership and the reason he transformed Coach from a small, overlooked accessories brand into a global powerhouse. In this episode, Lew shares the interview strategy he’s refined over decades and written up in his new book Bag Man. He breaks down the questions he asks, the tests he uses, and the surprising single trait he believes matters more than experience or résumé.



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Coach’s Longtime CEO Had An Intense Hiring Process

Coach’s Longtime CEO Had An Intense Hiring Process

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