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Bob Ranftl

Bob Ranftl

Chief Operating Officer at Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren•Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

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Experience32+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Over the past 20+ years, I have been fortunate to gain experience, lead teams, and deliver value to organizations through various regional and commercial roles, including as CFO, Regional CEO, and now as global COO for Ralph Lauren. I've had the privilege to see the fashion and apparel industry through the lens of the consumer in many parts of the world having lived in Asia Pacific, Europe, and the United States.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Ralph LaurenCurrent
    2015–Present· 11 yrs 8 mos
    • Chief Operating OfficerCurrent
      Apr 2025–Present
    • Chief Executive Officer, North America
      Apr 2022–Apr 2025
    • Chief Operating Officer, Commercial
      Apr 2019–Apr 2022
    • Chief Operating Officer - International - EMEA, Asia Pacific, Latin America
      Apr 2017–Apr 2019
    • SVP, Chief Operating Officer - Asia Pacific
      2015–Apr 2017
  • VF Corporation
    Aug 2007–2015· 7 yrs 5 mos
    • VP Finance, Chief Financial Officer--Asia Brands
      Feb 2013–2015
    • Chief Financial Officer--Timberland Asia Pacific
      Apr 2011–Feb 2013
    • Chief Financial Officer; SmartWool Corporation
      Jul 2010–Apr 2011
    • Director of Finance/Controller SmartWool Corp, IPath Footwear
      Aug 2007–Jun 2010
  • Lakeshore Learning Materials
    Mar 2006–Aug 2007· 1 yr 5 mos
    • Controller
      Mar 2006–Aug 2007
  • ICA Home Decor
    Jul 1999–Mar 2006· 6 yrs 8 mos
    • Director, Finance, Controller
      Jul 1999–Mar 2006
  • Seiko Epson Corporation
    Oct 1998–Jul 1999· 9 mos
    • Manager, Credit
      Oct 1998–Jul 1999
  • Mattel, Inc.
    Jun 1994–Oct 1998· 4 yrs 4 mos
    • Manager, Regional Credit
      Jun 1994–Oct 1998

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