Patrice Louvet (born 1964 in Saint-Cloud, France ) is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Ralph Lauren Corporation , holding the role since July 2017 . He has led the global luxury company through “ Next Great Chapter: Accelerate,” emphasizing brand elevation, digital transformation, and expansion .
Early Life and Education Louvet spent part of his childhood in Princeton, New Jersey . He earned an MBA from ESCP Europe in 1986 and a second MBA from the University of Illinois in 1987 . He served as a naval
officer and aide-de-camp in the French Navy before starting his business career.
Procter & Gamble: Global Leadership (1989–2017) Louvet joined Procter & Gamble in France in 1989 , holding numerous executive roles: Marketing Director for Pantene ( 1999 , Cincinnati) GM For Health & Hair Care NE Asia ( 2002 , Japan) VP Global Hair Colorants ( 2005 , Connecticut) VP Future Strategy, Prestige ( 2008–2010 , Switzerland) President Global Shave Care (Gillette) ( 2011 ) Group President Beauty & Hair Care ( 2015–2017 ), overseeing a portfolio including Gillette, Gucci, Hugo Boss, Lacoste, Head & Shoulders, Pantene, Olay, Old Spice , which generated $11.5 billion in revenues.
CEO of Ralph Lauren (2017–Present) Louvet was appointed CEO and President in July 2017 , reporting to Ralph Lauren , the founder and Executive Chairman.
After taking on this role, Louvet has been consistently making his mark on the brand: Launched “Next Great Chapter: Accelerate” Strategic Plan in 2022 —prioritizing sustainability, digital channels, and international expansion…
