A graduate of ESCP Paris and with an MBA from the University of Illinois in the United-States, Patrice LOUVET began his career in 1989 with the Procter & Gamble group where he worked for 28 years. He successively held various management positions in Europe, North America and Asia, notably as President of P&G Prestige between 2009 and 2011, of P&G Global Grooming between 2011 and 2015 and, from 2015, as President of the group’s Beauty division. From Gillette to Pantène, including SK-II, he has led and developed several leading global consumer brands across different countries and distribution channels. Since 2017, he has been President and Chief Executive Officer of Ralph Lauren Corporation and member of its Board of Directors. In addition, he serves on the Board of Directors of the Hospital for Special Surgery based in New York. Moreover, as a member of the CEO Advisory Council of the Fashion Pact, he was recognized by Women’s Wear Daily (WWD) with the Edward Nardoza Honor for CEO Creative Leadership. He is also a member of the Business of Fashion (BoF) 500. Finally, he served in the French Navy between 1987 and 1989 as a Naval Officer, aide de camp to an Admiral.