Menswear market expert with successful Design and Product Development executive career at Ralph Lauren. Currently leading design efforts for Men’s Polo, Purple Label, tailored clothing and sportswear, and Lauren’s licensed tailored clothing businesses. Key creative contributor to the growth of the Men’s division and evolution of the global luxury lifestyle brand, developing commercially relevant products that consistently succeed at retail and across wholesale.Pivotal influence in conveying a crisp, cohesive brand story through product and elevating design to remain competitive in the marketplace and capitalize on growth opportunities. Balanced creative and technical skills set with deep expertise in fabric R&D, including full-cycle textile manufacturing process, and strong reputation for: • Demonstrating creative ingenuity and decisiveness, inspiring fabric-driven design innovation, and driving advancements in color, construction and fit. • Developing talented creative teams to deliver on brand vision, providing steadfast leadership support and creating a team environment that enables people to innovate, collaborate and excel.• Cultivating strong cross-functional partnerships and unifying teams to strengthen the design and development process, and advance the brand.