David Lauren
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David Lauren | |
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| Born | 1971 (age 53–54) New York City, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Duke University |
| Employer | Ralph Lauren Corporation |
| Title | Chief Innovation Officer, Strategic Advisor to the CEO, Head of the Ralph Lauren Foundation and Vice Chairman of the Board |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Ralph Lauren Ricky Lauren |
| Relatives | Dylan Lauren (sister) Greg Lauren (cousin) |
David Lauren (born 1971) is an American businessman. He is the middle child and younger son of designer Ralph Lauren, and is married to Lauren Bush.[1]
Early life
[edit]Lauren was born in 1971 to Ricky Ann (née Loew-Beer) and designer Ralph Lauren.[2] His maternal heritage includes Jewish and Catholic immigrant roots from Austria.[3] He has an older brother and a younger sister, Dylan Lauren.[citation needed] Lauren studied political science at Duke University, where he founded Swing, a lifestyle magazine for Generation X that was later published by Hachette Filipacchi Médias.[4]
Career
[edit]Lauren is currently Chief Innovation Officer, Strategic Advisor to the CEO, Head of the Ralph Lauren Foundation, and Vice Chairman of the Board.[5]
He previously served as Executive Vice President, Global Advertising and Marketing at Ralph Lauren Corporation, overseeing marketing campaigns and communications.[citation needed]
In 2000, Lauren led the launch of RalphLauren.com and the Ralph Lauren Media division, coining the concept "merchan‑tainment" – a blend of merchandising and entertainment.[6]
He is credited with initiating mobile applications, the Rugby Ralph Lauren brand, and partnerships with Olympic teams.[citation needed]
He was named "Marketer of the Year" by Daily News Record in 2007, though the original citation is now unavailable.[citation needed]
He joined the Ralph Lauren Corporation board of directors in 2013.[citation needed]
Philanthropy
[edit]Lauren is president of the Polo Ralph Lauren Foundation and has supported multiple charitable causes.[citation needed] Since 2023, he has served on the board of trustees at NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital.[7]
Personal life
[edit]On September 4, 2011, Lauren married Lauren Bush, granddaughter of former U.S. President George H. W. Bush.[8] They have three sons: James Richard (b. 2015), Max Walker (b. 2018), and Robert Rocky (b. 2021).[9]
References
[edit]- ^ Nardine Saad (2014-05-14). "Prince William hosts Emma Watson, Cate Blanchett at Windsor Castle". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2016-05-10.
- ^ "The Lauren Family". The New York Observer. 2006-12-17. Archived from the original on 2008-07-24.
- ^ "Yes, But Is It Kosher For Passover?". Jewish Business News. April 2, 2015. Retrieved May 10, 2015.
- ^ "Ralph's European Invasion". Time. July 21, 2002. Archived from the original on 2004-12-14. Retrieved 2009-11-17.
- ^ Lisa Lockwood (October 6, 2016). "David Lauren Promoted". Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
- ^ John Dodge (December 5, 2005). "'Merchantainment:' Finding Balance of Content, Commerce". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved May 9, 2016.
- ^ "NewYork–Presbyterian Board of Trustees". Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ^ "Lauren Bush and David Lauren Wedding". Vogue. November 11, 2011. Archived from the original on June 15, 2012.
- ^ "Lauren Bush Lauren and Husband David Lauren Welcome Baby". April 16, 2021. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
- 1971 births
- 21st-century American businesspeople
- 21st-century American Jews
- American businesspeople in fashion
- American people of Austrian-Jewish descent
- American people of Belarusian-Jewish descent
- American people of Polish-Jewish descent
- Bush family
- Businesspeople from New York City
- Duke University Trinity College of Arts and Sciences alumni
- Lauren family
- Living people