U.S. apparel brand Ralph Lauren has created a new position, president of Ralph Lauren Luxury Collections, to oversee the global expansion of its luxury business.
The brand hired Valérie Hermann, the former CEO of French label Saint Laurent Paris and handbag brand Reed Krakoff, to the new role, which she will begin April 7. With this new hire, Ralph Lauren is able to centralize the strategy for all of its luxury portfolio, as well as focus on growing its luxury brands.