An experienced luxury goods, fashion and retail industry expert, Muriel (pictured) began her career at L’Oreal and has since held senior Director roles at Jimmy Choo, Paco Rabanne and Harrods.
Cocosa offers its members leading fashion brands at exclusive prices. Since launch in October 2008, Cocosa has built a strong customer base of more than 250,000 Members and hosts 25+ sales every month.
Muriel Zingraff said: “Cocosa has already established itself with fashion brands and has great forward potential. I am delighted to be on board at this exciting time and look forward to working with the Cocosa team to further develop the business."
Paul Keenan, CEO of Bauer Media, commented: “After a successful 18 months, we want to position Cocosa for expansion and to grow its appeal and reach. This is a newly created role, and I am confident that Muriel’s wise counsel and deep industry experience will make an immediate positive impact at Cocosa. She is the perfect Brand Ambassador, and a networker par excellence. We are delighted to have her on board.”
Muriel Zingraff has over 20 years senior experience in developing brands and delivering growth. She has in depth market knowledge of all major luxury goods sectors from fashion to cosmetics and jewellery, including eight years marketing and brand experience at L’Oreal. She spent five years in senior management at Harrods Limited, rising to Main Board Executive Director, where she was responsible for sales of £250m – including women’s wear, Accessories and Beauty Internet sales - and half the store’s profits. Earlier in her career, Muriel was CEO of Paco Rabanne in Paris, and the Director of New Product Development and Licensing at Jimmy Choo. She is currently Senior Advisor on Luxury goods, fashion and retail at Oaktree Capital Management, prior to which she held the same position at the 3i Group.
About Cocosa
Bauer Media says: “Cocosa.com is a time limited, members only, discounted premium fashion site launched by Bauer Media in October 2008. Current membership exceeds 250,000+. Registration allows members the chance to get the kind of discounts usually reserved for fashion insiders in an innovative and addictive way, indulging their appetite for fashion.
Cocosa is an exclusive shopping experience from beginning to end and behind the login the site is clean and easy to navigate. The process is simple and elegant from purchase to delivery as it arrives at your desk or door timelessly styled in black tissue and ribbon.
Cocosa’s buying team carefully selected sale items are only from the top design talent, previous sales have included the likes of: Alexander McQueen, Giles Deacon, Jonathan Saunders, Twenty8Twelve, Matthew Williamson, Vera Wang Lavendar.”
