Amendment to Employment Agreement Between Joel J. Horowitz and Tommy Hilfiger U.S.A., Inc. and Tommy Hilfiger Corporation
This amendment, effective August 3, 2003, is between Joel J. Horowitz, Tommy Hilfiger U.S.A., Inc., and Tommy Hilfiger Corporation. It confirms that Mr. Horowitz will step down as Chief Executive Officer of both companies but will remain Executive Chairman of their Boards. The change will not be considered a breach or constructive termination under his existing employment agreement, which otherwise remains in effect, including his participation in the company's incentive compensation plan.
Exhibit 10.3
August 3, 2003
Mr. Joel H. Newman
Tommy Hilfiger U.S.A.
25 West 39th Street
New York, New York 10018
Re: Relinquishment of CEO Position
Dear Joel:
I hereby agree that notwithstanding the provisions of the Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated as of June 30, 1992, by and between Tommy Hilfiger U.S.A., Inc. (THUSA) and me, as amended as of March 8, 1994 and August 7, 1998 (the Agreement), effective as of August 3, 2003, I shall cease to serve as Chief Executive Officer of Tommy Hilfiger Corporation and as Chief Executive Officer of THUSA, and that my failure to hold those titles, offices and positions and the duties, authority and responsibilities associated therewith shall not be considered a breach of the Agreement by THUSA or a constructive termination of my employment by THUSA pursuant to Section 11 of the Agreement.
I also understand that immediately following the cessation of my service as Chief Executive Officer of Tommy Hilfiger Corporation and as Chief Executive Officer of THUSA, I will remain Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of each of those corporations.
Finally, I understand that except for my relinquishment of the titles of Chief Executive Officer of Tommy Hilfiger Corporation and as Chief Executive Officer of THUSA, both the Agreement and my participation in the Supplemental Executive Incentive Compensation Plan of THUSA will continue in effect without amendment.
Very truly yours, |
/S/ JOEL J. HOROWITZ |
Joel J. Horowitz |
Accepted and agreed to as of August 3, 2003: | ||
TOMMY HILFIGER U.S.A., INC. | ||
By: | /S/ JOEL H. NEWMAN | |
Joel H. Newman | ||
PresidentFinance and Administration | ||
Accepted and agreed to as of August 3, 2003: | ||
TOMMY HILFIGER CORPORATION | ||
By: | /S/ JOEL H. NEWMAN | |
Joel H. Newman | ||
Executive Vice-PresidentFinance and Operations |