jane hamilton nielsen BIOGRAPHY
Professional Background:
Ms. Nielsen has served as Chief Financial Officer of Ralph Lauren Corporation, a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products, since 2016 and as Chief Operating Officer since 2019. She leads Ralph Lauren’s global technology, finance, business development, integrated business and inventory planning, logistics, and real estate organizations. She previously served as Chief Financial Officer of Coach, Inc., a leading design house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle collections, from 2011 to 2016. Prior to that, Ms. Nielsen spent 15 years at PepsiCo, Inc. and Pepsi Bottling Group, a global food and beverage corporation, in various senior financial roles, including Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of PepsiCo Beverages Americas and the Global Nutrition Group, and she has experience in the areas of mergers & integration, investor relations and strategic planning.
Director Qualifications:
Ms. Nielsen has extensive financial experience gained during her service as Chief Operating Officer and Chief
Financial Officer at Ralph Lauren, as Chief Financial Officer at Coach, and in 15 years in PepsiCo’s financial
organization.
Ms. Nielsen brings to the Board a global perspective and many years of experience in the food and consumer
products industries. Throughout her tenure at Ralph Lauren, Ms. Nielsen has driven operational efficiency, digital transformation and investment in omni‑channel capability. She worked on numerous acquisitions and integrations while at PepsiCo, including the acquisition of Quaker Oats.
Ms. Nielsen has public company board and corporate governance experience. She is a former director of Pinnacle Foods Inc.