NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 7, 2018--
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL, the "Company"), a global leader in
the design, marketing, and distribution of premium lifestyle products,
announced today that it has nominated Linda Findley Kozlowski to stand
for election to the Company's Board of Directors at the 2018 Annual
Meeting of Stockholders, in August 2018. The appointment will bring the
number of Directors on the Company's Board to 14, and reflects the
Company’s commitment to continue to expand and diversify its Board,
following the nomination of Angela Ahrendts and recent election of
Michael George in May.
"We continue to build on the strength of our Board with the addition of
Linda," said Mr. Ralph Lauren, Executive Chairman and Chief Creative
Officer. “Linda shares our passion for creativity and the consumer and
brings deep experience from her work at some of the most sophisticated
and innovative online retail platforms in the world. We look forward to
benefiting from her perspective and expertise.”
Patrice Louvet, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “We are
thrilled to welcome Linda and know we will benefit greatly from her
digital commerce, business development and marketing expertise as we
continue to elevate our brand and deepen our connections with consumers
around the world.”
Ms. Kozlowski brings 25 years of experience in operations, international
marketing, business development, public relations, and customer service.
She possesses a deep expertise in the ecommerce industry through her
current role as Chief Operating Officer of global marketplace Etsy,
Inc., and earlier tenure at Alibaba.com, where she led global marketing,
business development, and customer service. Prior to joining Etsy in
2016, Ms. Kozlowski was the Chief Operating Officer of Evernote, where
she oversaw worldwide operations and led cross-functional teams in
offices across seven countries. She has also held leadership positions
in communications firms including Fleishman-Hillard, Text 100, and
Schwartz Communications. She currently serves on the Board of Styleseat,
Inc., an online platform for beauty and wellness professionals, and
Dress for Success, a not-for-profit organization focused on empowering
women.
Ms. Kozlowski said, “I have always been inspired by the Ralph Lauren
brand because it’s grounded in authentic heritage, enduring values and
timeless style. I’m honored to join the Board as Ralph and Patrice
continue to expand the brand’s connection with consumers globally.”
More information about Ralph Lauren's Board of Directors and corporate
governance practices can be found on the Company's web site at http://investor.ralphlauren.com.
ABOUT RALPH LAUREN CORPORATION
Ralph
Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing
and distribution of premium lifestyle products in four categories:
apparel, home, accessories and fragrances. For 50 years, Ralph
Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently
developed across an expanding number of products, brands and
international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph
Lauren Purple Label, Ralph Lauren Collection, Double RL, Polo Ralph
Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children’s, Ralph Lauren Home, Lauren
Ralph Lauren, RLX, American Living, Chaps and Club Monaco, constitute
one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.
For more information, go to http://investor.ralphlauren.com.
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