Ralph Lauren Promotes Naveen Seshadri to Global Chief Digital Officer

Naveen Seshadri has been with the company for a year and takes on an expanded role.

Ralph Lauren has promoted Naveen Seshadri to the role of global chief digital officer. 

Seshadri announced the news on LinkedIn, stating that his expanded role will allow him to focus on shaping “a truly connected digital ecosystem” that spans across all touchpoints for the company, including digital commerce, in-store technology, the global consumer experience and innovation.

“With a sharp focus on personalization, AI, platform modernization and cross-channel commercial growth, we’re building for the future with both magic and logic,” he said in the post. 

Through his various leadership roles, Seshadri has focused on data analytics, channel efficiency, customer journeys and maximizing ROI across generative AI, applied AI and other digital functions, per LinkedIn. 

He will be able to transition those skills to Ralph Lauren, which has been on a digital transformation journey that consist of strengthening its analytics capabilities to improve inventory management operations, with pilots in predictive buying models in Asia and Europe.