Corporate Governance
CORPORATE OFFICERS
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Ralph LaurenRalph Lauren
Executive Chairman and Chief Creative Officer
Mr. R. Lauren founded our business in 1967 and, for five decades, has cultivated the iconography of America into a global lifestyle brand. He is currently our Executive Chairman and Chief Creative Officer and has been a director of the Company since prior to our initial public offering
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Patrice LouvetPatrice Louvet
President and Chief Executive Officer
Patrice Louvet is President and Chief Executive Officer of Ralph Lauren Corporation and also serves on the Ralph Lauren Board of Directors. Mr. Louvet joined the Ralph Lauren Corporation in July 2017 after serving as Group President at Procter & Gamble (P&G). He’s a global bra
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Halide AlagözHalide Alagöz
Chief Product and Sustainability Officer, Executive Sponsor of our North Carolina D&I Team
Halide Alagöz is Chief Product and Sustainability Officer. She is responsible for our end-to-end product life cycle, bringing the magic of our design and product vision to life for our consumers around the world. She leads our Polo and RRL brand teams and drives the seamless execution o
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Ferderic DechnikFerderic Dechnik
Chief Merchandising Officer — Luxury, Women's Footwear & Accessories, Fragrances, Eyewear, Watches & Jewelry
Frederic Dechnik is Chief Merchandising Officer — Luxury, Women’s Footwear & Accessories, Fragrances, Eyewear, Watches & Jewelry. He leads our Collection and Purple Label brands, the ultimate expression of Ralph Lauren luxury. He is responsible for the overall brand portfolio st
Chief Merchandising Officer — Luxury, Women's Footwear & Accessories, Fragrances, Eyewear, Watches & Jewelry -
Alice DelahuntAlice Delahunt
Chief Digital and Content Officer, Executive Sponsor of our #RLPride D&I Community Group
Alice Delahunt is Chief Digital and Content Officer, responsible for elevating the Company’s global digital platforms and enhancing the digital experience for consumers across all channels to drive consumer acquisition, retention, value and revenue. She also oversees the creation and pu
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Karen EliotKaren Eliot
Senior Architecture and Design Creative Director
Karen Eliot is Senior Architecture and Design Creative Director. She brings the Company’s cinematic vision to life and is responsible for leading the creative direction for Ralph Lauren’s store design; decorative, apparel and Home showrooms; and special events. Karen joined the Company
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Charles FaganCharles Fagan
Chief of Staff to Ralph Lauren and Head of Hospitality, Architecture and Design
Charles Fagan is Chief of Staff to Ralph Lauren. In addition, as the Head of Hospitality, Architecture and Design, he leads and directs the current operations and explores additional opportunities for growth and expansion of our hospitality group, while also providing leadership and dir
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Avery FischerAvery Fischer
Chief Legal Officer and Secretary
Avery Fischer is Chief Legal Officer and Secretary. He leads the Company’s global legal organization and is responsible for the Company’s legal strategy, practices and policies. He serves as a senior advisor to the Company’s Board of Directors and leadership team on all complex global l
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Katie IoanilliKatie Ioanilli
Chief Communications Officer, Executive Sponsor of our Working Parents D&I Community Group
Katie Ioanilli is Chief Communications Officer. She oversees corporate and employee communications, as well as public affairs, globally, and is responsible for building and protecting Ralph Lauren’s corporate reputation around the world. Katie joined the Company in 2017.
Chief Communications Officer, Executive Sponsor of our Working Parents D&I Community Group -
Day KornbluthDay Kornbluth
President, Ralph Lauren Home, Executive Sponsor of our Gender Parity D&I Community Group
Day Kornbluth is President, Ralph Lauren Home. Overseeing all the Company’s Home teams, she is focused on building Ralph Lauren Home as an omnichannel business that spans categories across our brands and reflects the iconic Ralph Lauren lifestyle. Day joined the Company in 2019.
President, Ralph Lauren Home, Executive Sponsor of our Gender Parity D&I Community Group -
David LaurenDavid Lauren
Chief Innovation Officer and Vice Chairman of the Board
David Lauren is Chief Branding and Innovation Officer. He is responsible for overseeing the Company’s capabilities to drive brand strength and financial performance across all channels as well as its innovation portfolio. He also acts as a spokesperson and brand ambassador for the Compa
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Roseann LynchRoseann Lynch
Chief People Officer and Head of the Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation
Roseann Lynch is Chief People Officer and Head of the Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation. She is responsible for global people and development, which comprises global talent management and acquisition, learning and development, diversity and inclusion, organizational effectiveness, emplo
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Jane NielsenJane Nielsen
Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer
Jane Nielsen is Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer. She leads Ralph Lauren’s global finance, business development and real estate organizations and drives the Company’s financial strategy to deliver sustainable profitable growth. She is also responsible for the global f
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Michael RiderMichael Rider
Senior Brand Creative Director, Women’s Polo, Executive Sponsor of our Design with Intent D&I Working Group
Michael Rider is Senior Brand Creative Director, Women’s Polo. He oversees the design and image of the brand, and in partnership with marketing and digital teams, all Polo Women’s creative assets and messaging to ensure the Ralph Lauren philosophy is translated into 360° campaigns and e
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Zeynep SchoenwaelderZeynep Schoenwaelder
Chief Strategy Officer and Chief of Staff to the CEO
Zeynep Schoenwaelder is Chief Strategy Officer and Chief of Staff to the CEO. She oversees corporate strategy development and initiatives that cut across the organization, including new business and partnership opportunities, new growth areas and improvements to internal operations. Zey
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Janet SherlockJanet Sherlock
Chief Information Officer, Executive Sponsor of our New York/New Jersey Corporate D&I Team
Janet Sherlock is Chief Information Officer. She is responsible for the Company’s global technology strategy and execution. She and her team are driving technology transformation and digitization at Ralph Lauren. Janet joined the Company in 2017.
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Howard SmithHoward Smith
Chief Commercial Officer
Howard Smith is Chief Commercial Officer. He oversees the Company’s global go-to-market strategy for all brands and channels, inclusive of retail, wholesale and digital. He is responsible for our general business management teams in all regions and markets, with joint responsibility for
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Guillaume TardyGuillaume Tardy
Chief Lifestyle and Licensing Officer, Executive Sponsor of our Working Parents D&I Community Group
Guillaume Tardy is Chief Lifestyle and Licensing Officer. He oversees the Company’s business in lifestyle categories, which include Home, hospitality, watches and jewelry, architecture and design as well as all our licensed partnerships across multiple categories. He is responsible for
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John WrazejJohn Wrazej
Senior Brand Creative Director, Men’s Polo, RLX & Purple Label, Executive Sponsor of the Cultural Awareness Advisory Council
John Wrazej is Senior Brand Creative Director, Men’s Polo, RLX & Purple Label. In addition to concept and design responsibilities, he, partnering with Ralph Lauren, oversees the design and image of the brand through collaboration with the marketing, social and digital teams. This es
Senior Brand Creative Director, Men’s Polo, RLX & Purple Label, Executive Sponsor of the Cultural Awareness Advisory Council
