Ralph’s Coffee Lead, APAC

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.

At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

• Ensure all APAC locations adhere to global brand standards across visual, service, product, packaging, and uniforms.

• Conduct regular brand audits and lead training initiatives to ensure consistency and excellence.

• Collaborate with global brand and design teams to adapt standards for regional relevance while maintaining brand integrity.

• Partner with local retail and hospitality teams to drive performance and elevate guest experience.

• Monitor key metrics (sales, ATV, NPS, SOP compliance) and implement continuous improvement strategies.

• Identify operational best practices and scale them across markets.

• Lead the planning and execution of new store openings across APAC, ensuring timely, on-brand launches.

• Manage cross-functional coordination across design, construction, training, and marketing.

• Develop and maintain NSO playbooks tailored to regional needs and formats.

• Provide clear vision, direction, and support to regional teams and cross-functional partners.

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.

• Mentor and develop talent, ensuring teams are aligned with brand values and performance expectations.

• Represent Ralph’s Coffee APAC in global forums, sharing insights and advocating for regional needs.

• Support regional marketing and product initiatives aligned with global strategy.

• Provide market insights and consumer feedback to inform brand evolution and innovation.

• Contribute to long-term growth planning, including new market entry and format expansion.

• Strategic Vision: Ability to translate global brand strategy into actionable regional plans.

• Operational Discipline: Commitment to excellence in execution and continuous improvement.

• Influence & Collaboration: Skilled at navigating cross-functional relationships and driving alignment.

• People Leadership: Passion for developing talent and building high-performing teams.

• Brand Stewardship: Deep understanding of brand values and ability to protect and elevate them in every market.

This role requires regular travel across APAC markets (estimated 30–40%) to support store visits, new openings, training, and cross-functional collaboration. Occasional travel to global hubs (e.g., New York) may be required for leadership meetings and brand alignment.