CISO appointment
Ralph Lauren appoints John Opala as Chief Information Security Officer
John Opala is the Chief Information Security Officer of Ralph Lauren. John joins from Hanesbrands, where they served as VP of IT and Global CISO.
Records: Ralph Lauren · John Opala
| Person | John Opala |
|---|---|
| New role | Chief Information Security Officer |
| Company | Ralph Lauren |
| Previous role | VP of IT and Global CISO, Hanesbrands |
| Announced | week of August 10, 2026 |
| Added to the record | September 16, 2026 |
| Source | SecurityWeek Industry Moves (week of 2026-08-10) |
What this move signals
John Opala has joined Ralph Lauren as Chief Information Security Officer. He previously served as VP of IT and Global CISO at Hanesbrands and McCormick Company.
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