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Senior promotions at Polo Retail Group

03/07/2008

Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation has promoted Wayne Meichner to president and chief operating officer of Polo Retail Group, effective July 1. Mr Meichner replaces Jeff Sherman, who is retiring from the company. He will report to Ralph Lauren, chairman and chief executive officer, and Roger Farah, president and chief operating officer, of Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation.

Previously, Mr Meichner was president of Polo Ralph Lauren Retail Stores. He joined Polo Ralph Lauren in 2002 after an extensive, 23-year career in merchandising and store management at Saks Fifth Avenue, where he ultimately held the position of executive vice president of merchandising.

Susie Coulter has been promoted to president of Polo Ralph Lauren Retail Stores, effective July 1, reporting to Mr Meichner.

Ms Coulter joined Polo Ralph Lauren in 1998 as vice president and divisional merchandise manager for Polo Factory Stores. From 2000-2005, Ms Coulter was vice president and divisional merchandise manager for its full-price retail stores in the US and in Europe. Prior to joining Polo Ralph Lauren, Ms Coulter held positions at Harrods and House of Fraser.




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