SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
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Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 18, 1996
TIFFANY & CO.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-9494 13-3228013
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification
Number)
727 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10022
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 755-8000<PAGE>
Item 5. Other Events.
On January 18, 1996, Registrant announced the appointment of
Michael J. Kowalski to the position of President. The text of the
announcement is provided below:
New York, January 18, 1996 -- William R. Chaney, chairman of the
board and chief executive officer of Tiffany & Co. (NYSE-TIF)
announced that Michael J. Kowalski was appointed president of the
international jewelry retailer at a board of directors meeting
here today. Previously, he held the position of executive vice
president.
Mr. Chaney said, "Mr. Kowalski will continue to be responsible for
merchandising and marketing related functions and will assume
responsibility for a number of special assignments to assist me in
the future direction and development of the Company."
Mr. Kowalski, 43, received a bachelor of science degree in
economics from the University of Pennsylvania and a masters of
business administration from Harvard University. He joined
Tiffany in 1983 where he has held a series of positions in
finance, inventory management, merchandising and marketing.
Mr. Chaney said, "Tiffany has numerous opportunities for growth
and global expansion. Mike Kowalski's increased support as we
plan for the future development of Tiffany will provide a
significant benefit. He brings a unique talent and great
leadership to his new position. Mike's new role, along with
expanded responsibilities to be assumed by James Quinn, executive
vice president, and Tom O'Neill, senior vice president-
international, will enable us to maximize those opportunities.
Mr. Kowalski lives in Kinnelon, NJ, with his wife, Barbara,
daughter, Amanda, and son, Adam.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
TIFFANY & CO.
BY: /s/ James N. Fernandez
James N. Fernandez
Senior Vice President-Finance
Date: January 22, 1996 and Chief Financial Officer<PAGE>
