Anna Bakst

Anna Bakst has served on Modern Meadow’s board since 2017 and has been Chair of the Board since 2020. Anna brings over 25 years of experience managing and cultivating businesses for American fashion houses. She recently served as Brand President and CEO of Kate Spade. Until January 2017, Anna was Group President at Michael Kors. From 2003, Anna drove the expansive launch and growth of Michael Kors Accessories and Footwear businesses – leading to Wall Street’s biggest public offering in fashion. In her role, Anna led the global design, production, and merchandising teams as well as oversaw domestic wholesale distribution. Prior to Michael Kors, Anna had a 12-year career at Donna Karan International where she held various positions including President of Accessories and Footwear. She received an MBA from Stanford University and a BS in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University. Anna is also an Associate Professor at Pratt Institute's Design Management Program.