Ralph Lauren Announces Leadership Transition: Halide Alagoz Named Chief Operating & Product Officer

Executive Leadership Transition Overview

On September 3, 2026, Ralph Lauren Corporation filed a Current Report on Form 8-K detailing executive leadership updates under Item 5.02 and Item 7.01.

Key Leadership Changes

• Halide Alagoz Appointment: Currently serving as Chief Product & Merchandising Officer, Ms. Alagoz (age 54) has been named Chief Operating & Product Officer, effective November 29, 2026. In her expanded role, she will oversee the company's AI strategy, architecture & design organization, global sourcing, integrated business planning, and product/merchandising operations.
• Robert (Bob) Ranftl Retirement: Mr. Ranftl notified the company on August 31, 2026, of his intention to retire from his role as Chief Operating Officer, effective November 29, 2026.

Additional Scope Expansions for Key Executives

• Justin Picicci (Chief Financial Officer): Assumes additional global oversight of real estate and logistics alongside corporate finance and strategy.
• Iris Langlois-Meurinne (Chief Marketing Officer): Assumes leadership of the global licensing business alongside marketing and consumer data analytics.
• Katie Ioanilli (Chief Global Impact & Communications Officer): Expands responsibilities to include the Design with Intent initiative in addition to corporate communications, public affairs, citizenship, and sustainability.

Background of Appointee

• Halide Alagoz: Joined Ralph Lauren previously as Corporate SVP Sourcing & Manufacturing and Chief Supply Chain and Sustainability Officer before becoming Chief Product & Merchandising Officer in March 2020. Prior to Ralph Lauren, she spent 18 years at H&M, most recently as Head of Purchasing. She holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering and a Master's in Engineering Management from Istanbul Technical University.