Ralph Lauren names Bob Ranftl as COO effective March 30, 2025, succeeds Jane Nielsen

RALPH LAUREN CORP

Ranftl to oversee IT, logistics, real estate, architecture, store design, and licensing.
Mercedes Abramo (ex-Cartier) appointed Regional CEO for North America, effective March 1, 2025.
Ranftl's compensation: base salary ≥$1M, target bonus 100% of salary, annual equity award $2.25M.
Severance includes one-year base salary continuation plus target bonus; double upon change in control within 12 months.
Both Ranftl and Abramo will report to CEO Patrice Louvet as enterprise leadership team members.

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Robert Ranftl

Chief Operating Officer

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Effective: 2025-03-30
Filed: January 21, 2025, 6:59 PM ET

On January 20, 2025, Ralph Lauren Corporation (the “Company”) appointed Robert Ranftl as Chief Operating Officer, effective March 30, 2025.

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Robert Ranftl was appointed as Chief Operating Officer at RALPH LAUREN CORP.

Action: appointed
Role: Chief Operating Officer

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On January 20, 2025, Ralph Lauren Corporation (the “Company”) appointed Robert Ranftl as Chief Operating Officer, effective March 30, 2025.

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