Ralph Lauren Corp Appoints Chief Operating & Product Officer

What Happened Ralph Lauren Corporation announced on September 3, 2026 that Halide Alagoz, currently the Company’s Chief Product & Merchandising Officer, has been appointed Chief Operating & Product Officer effective November 29, 2026. The appointment follows the planned retirement of Robert (Bob) Ranftl from his role as Chief Operating Officer, who notified the Company on August 31, 2026.

Key Details

• Effective date: November 29, 2026 (following Ranftl’s retirement).
• New appointee: Halide Alagoz, age 54; Chief Product & Merchandising Officer since March 2020.
• Background: Previously served as Chief Supply Chain & Sustainability Officer and Corporate SVP Sourcing & Manufacturing at Ralph Lauren; earlier 18-year tenure at H&M (most recently Head of Purchasing).
• Filings/communications: Company issued a press release on September 3, 2026 announcing the leadership changes; no reportable arrangements or related-party transactions disclosed.

Why It Matters This is an internal leadership promotion affecting the company’s operations, product and supply-chain leadership. For investors, the change signals continuity in product and operational management by promoting an executive with supply-chain and merchandising experience; the filing does not report any special compensation arrangements or transactions tied to the appointment. Monitor subsequent company communications for any commentary on strategy, costs or expected impacts on execution.