Valerie Jarrett appointed to Ralph Lauren Corp. and Walgreen Boots Alliance Inc. Boards.

• Author: Wenger, Barbara
• Position: DIRECTORS & BOARDS' DIRECTORS ROSTER

"We are pleased to welcome Valerie to the Ralph Lauren board of directors. Valerie is a proven and highly respected leader with a clear passion for citizenship and making a positive impact on the world," said Ralph Lauren, executive chairman and chief creative officer. "Valerie's breadth of experience across the public and private sectors and unparalleled expertise in government, law and leadership will bring new perspective as we continue to build the future for our iconic company."

Jarrett is a senior distinguished fellow at the University of Chicago Law School, a senior adviser to the Obama Foundation and media company ATTN and the author of The New York Times bestselling memoir, Finding my Voice, on leadership and citizenship in the 21st century. She was a senior adviser to the Obama administration from 2009 to 2017, overseeing the Office of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs.

She served as CEO of The Habitat Company, deputy chief of staff for Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Planning and Development and...