New CFO for Polo

Luxury goods and clothing retailer Polo Ralph Lauren announced the appointment last week of Tracey Travis as senior vice president and chief financial officer. The appointment will be effective 3 January. Travis will replace Gerald Chaney, who is leaving the company to pursue other interests, according to the company.

Prior to joining Polo, Travis worked in senior financial positions at the Limited Brands. At Polo she will be responsible for corporate finance, financial planning and analysis, treasury, tax and corporate compliance. She will report directly to president and chief operating officer Roger Farah.