Among his many career accomplishments, Mr. Rucas is most proud of his lengthy tenure with Ralph Lauren, during which time he played a significant part in launching three new brands.
NEW YORK, NY, November 01, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — Gilbert Rucas has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
For the past 25+ years, Mr. Rucas has established himself as an esteemed leader in the realm of managing major retail brands. Currently, he serves as the vice president of planning for Mackage and principal of G. Rucas Consulting. With Mackage since 2021, Mr. Rucas develops and implements financial and product strategies for the company’s wholesale operations. He also oversees the organization’s e-commerce and retail channels, ensuring profitability.
Before joining Mackage, Mr. Rucas built his reputation across 15 years with Ralph Lauren. He joined the company in 2003 as the senior director of wholesale and was later promoted to vice president and senior vice president. Mr. Rucas has previously contributed as senior director of merchandise planning at Nautica, retail business consultant at Oracle and IBM, and vice president of planning at Britches of Georgetowne. His early career includes holding the positions of director of planning at American Eagle Outfitters and merchandise controller at The Limited Inc. Mr. Rucas’ professional life began when he took on the role of buyer for Dillard’s in 1984.
Prior to setting out on his professional journey, Mr. Rucas pursued a solid academic foundation to draw on in the future. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from The University of Kansas in 1984. Mr. Rucas has further bolstered his expertise through affiliation with Gerson Lehrman Group (GLG), the world’s insight network, connecting clients with business experts. He credits his success to the work ethic instilled in him by his parents, the example set by his father and the support of numerous mentors throughout his life.
Among his many career accomplishments, Mr. Rucas is most proud of his lengthy tenure with Ralph Lauren, during which time he played a significant part in launching three new brands. This experience taught him the importance of embracing diversity in retail, delivering styles that can appeal to a wide range of people. Mr. Rucas was presented with numerous accolades during his time at Ralph Lauren, including two Key Contributor Awards and a 10-Year Anniversary Award.
Long dedicated to civic advocacy, Mr. Rucas offers his time and energy to multiple causes that he believes in. Deeply committed to fighting hunger, he has volunteered with God’s Love We Deliver and Meals on Wheels America to get food to those in need. As a mental health advocate, Mr. Rucas has also volunteered for crisis intervention organizations. He also participates in efforts to clean the parks of New York.
Outside of his career, Mr. Rucas loves singing and is a member of St. George’s Choral Society. Looking ahead, he hopes to strike a better balance between work and the rest of his life, allowing him to more readily pursue his hobbies. However, Mr. Rucas remains excited about his role with Mackage and aims to grow the company further. He hopes to have the opportunity to help lead a brand within Mackage in the future.
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