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accession: "0000950142-26-000179"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "RL"
cik: "0001037038"
company_name: "RALPH LAUREN CORP"
filed_at: "2026-01-15T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T10:03:53.325313+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
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source: SEC EDGAR
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# Ralph Lauren appoints NBCUniversal News Group Chairman Cesar Conde to Board

## Summary
- Cesar Conde, Chairman of NBCUniversal News Group, elected to Ralph Lauren Board effective Jan 15, 2026.
- Board size increased from 11 to 12 members to accommodate appointment.
- Conde also serves on boards of Walmart and PepsiCo; brings media and digital expertise.
- Conde will receive standard non-employee director compensation.
- Appointment supports company's 'Next Great Chapter: Drive' strategy for long-term growth.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000950142-26-000179
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: RL
- cik: 0001037038
- company_name: RALPH LAUREN CORP
- filed_at: 2026-01-15T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.4
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1037038/000095014226000179/0000950142-26-000179-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1037038/000095014226000179/eh260725530_8k.htm

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