Michael Kors Holdings Limited, a global luxury lifestyle brand, today announced that Ms. Pascale Meyran has been named to the newly created role of Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer. She will report to John D. Idol, the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

Ms. Meyran’s appointment, effective September 15, 2014, is a key element in the brand’s development of a strategic global infrastructure. In this new role, Ms. Meyran will oversee the creation of a best in class Global Human Resources Department, with a focus on a robust learning and talent development program.

“We are excited to have someone with Pascale’s extensive human resources background join our team,” said Mr. Idol. “As we continue to expand and strengthen our position as a leading global luxury brand, it is essential that we develop the best and the brightest talent to support our growth. Pascale’s appointment brings us a wealth of experience in talent development and training on both a domestic and international level.”

Ms. Meyran has over 28 years of human resources experience, and is acclaimed for her organizational development and innovation, particularly on a global scale. Most recently, Ms. Meyran was at S.C. Johnson & Son, where she held the position of Senior Vice President of Global Human Resources since 2010. Prior to her 20-year tenure at S.C. Johnson & Son, Ms. Meyran worked in a variety of human resources functions at General Electric.

“I am thrilled to be joining the exceptional team at Michael Kors,” says Ms. Meyran. “It is a creative, dynamic brand, and I look forward to contributing my global human resources experience to drive talent development and corporate training to further the company’s success.”

Shields Meneley Partners is pleased to announce that Mr. Paul Janicki has joined Sierra Nevada Brewing Company as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Janicki was recruited to lead the strategic, financial and business activities and initiatives to support the company’s next generation of growth. Mr. Janicki’s background is diverse across industries and businesses, including a global Fortune 50 corporation, mid-cap private companies, and entrepreneurial ventures. Prior to being appointed CFO of Sierra Nevada, Mr. Janicki served as CFO for Roquette America, a European producer of carbohydrate-based products for the nutrition, food/beverage, industrial and pharmaceutical industries. Mr. Janicki served in various financial and business roles with The Dow Chemical Company including CFO and COO in specialty lines of business, divisions and strategic investments.

Sierra Nevada Brewing Company is America’s premier artesian brewer. It is privately held with 750 employees. It is headquartered in Chico, CA and recently launched a new east coast facility. The company began in 1980 with a humble, hand-built brewhouse and quickly became a pioneer in the craft brewing industry. Over its 30+ year history, Sierra Nevada has remained true to its roots and committed to producing only the finest ales and lagers possible. Today Sierra Nevada is America’s longest-running craft start-up, and boasts the number one best-selling craft brand in the country – the legendary flagship, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale.