Leadership

Executive Sponsor of our North Carolina DE&I Team

Karen Brown is Senior Brand Creative Director, Women’s Polo, overseeing the design and image of the brand, and, in partnership with marketing and digital teams, all Women’s Polo creative assets and messaging to ensure the Ralph Lauren philosophy is translated into 360° campaigns and experiences. Karen reports to Ralph Lauren and joined the Company in 2006.

Stefon Burns is Chief of Staff to Patrice Louvet and Head of Global Strategy and Business Development. In his remit for both CEO Chief of Staff and Head of Global Strategy and Business Development, Stefon’s primary objective is to ensure we continue to collectively progress on our Next Great Chapter: Accelerate plan. Stefon joined the Company in 2022.

Shin Hwee Chua is Regional Chief Executive Officer for Greater China and Southeast Asia. She is responsible for strategic development, brand elevation and revenue activities across the region. This includes the sustainable growth of all brands across retail, e-commerce, wholesale and local licensing, and leadership of the full regional team. Shin joined the Company in 2017.

Chris Conrad is Chief Digital & Technology Officer. He is responsible for global technology and digital transformation strategy and execution. Chris joined the Company in 2024.

Executive Sponsor of our Religion, Faith and Spirituality DE&I Community Group

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 strategy for women’s footwear and accessories and is also the product lead for the Company’s partnerships with L’Oréal & Luxottica. Frederic joined the Company in 2015.

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 in 1988.

Executive Sponsor of our RL Pride DE&I Community Group

Charles Fagan is Chief of Staff to Ralph Lauren. In addition, as the Head of Hospitality, he leads and directs the current operations and explores additional opportunities for growth and expansion of our hospitality group. Charles joined the Company in 1986.

Executive Sponsor of our Religion, Faith and Spirituality DE&I Community Group

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 legal issues and business interests. He also oversees the global functions of risk management and international trade. Avery joined the Company in 2009.

Executive Sponsor of our Working Parents DE&I Community Group

Katie Ioanilli is Chief Global Impact and Communications Officer. She is responsible for ensuring the Company’s high standards for sustainability and corporate citizenship are reflected in its business, culture and operations and for building and stewarding the Company’s reputation around the world. Katie leads strategy and engagement for sustainability, global corporate citizenship, corporate communications, employee communications and public affairs globally. Katie joined the Company in 2017.

Jay Kimpton is Regional Chief Executive Officer for Japan, Korea and Australia. He is responsible for strategic development, brand elevation and revenue activities across the region. This includes the sustainable growth of all brands across retail, e-commerce, wholesale and local licensing, and leadership of the full regional team. Jay joined the Company in 2008.

Iris is Global Chief Marketing Officer. She oversees the Company’s marketing, media and virtual economies strategies in addition to market research and advanced analytics CRM. Iris is responsible for elevating the brand equity and appeal as well as driving customer engagement and growth. Iris joined the Company in 2009.

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. David leads the Company’s Innovation, Global Marketing, PR, Advertising, Digital Content, Digital Design and Brand Communications teams. He also acts as a spokesperson and brand ambassador for the Company. He became a member of the Board of Directors in August 2013 and was named Vice Chairman of the Board in 2016. He is also the President of the Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation. David joined the Company in 2000.

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, equity and inclusion, organizational effectiveness, employee benefits and compensation, people practices, and health and safety. She is also the head of the Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation. Roseann joined the Company in 2004.

Jane Nielsen is Chief Operating Officer, leading operations, IT and strategy for the Company. She serves on the Board of Directors of Mondelez International, Inc. Jane joined the Company in 2016.

Justin Picicci is Chief Financial Officer, driving financial strategy to deliver sustainable profitable growth and value creation. Justin joined the Company in 2006.

Executive Sponsor of our EMEA DE&I Disability Community Group

Ashley Potter is Regional Chief Executive Officer for EMEA and Emerging Markets. He is responsible for strategic development, brand elevation and revenue activities across the region. This includes the sustainable growth of all brands across retail, e-commerce, wholesale and local licensing, and leadership of the full regional team. Ashley first joined the Company in 1990.

Bob Ranftl is Regional Chief Executive Officer for North America. He is responsible for strategic development, brand elevation and revenue activities across the region. This includes the sustainable growth of all brands across retail, e-commerce, wholesale and local licensing, and leadership of the full regional team. Bob joined the company in 2015.

Executive Sponsor of our Working Parents DE&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 building the Company’s global lifestyle and licensing strategy on a trajectory that delivers sustainable growth and long-term value creation and contributes to strengthening the brand equity. Guillaume joined the Company in 2020.

Deirdre Tejada is Head of Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Social Partnerships & Philanthropy, and Head of People for EMEA. She plays a critical part in driving the culture, purpose and values of the Company. Deirdre joined the Company in 2014.

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 essential creative work ensures that all assets and messaging is consistent with the Ralph Lauren philosophy and is translated into 360° campaigns and experiences. John reports to Ralph Lauren and joined the Company in 1988.