Laurence Franklin

Laurence Franklin has extensive experience in leadership and advisory roles across various industries. At LF Enterprises LLC, Laurence serves as Advisor, Coach, and Director since 2014. Laurence is also an Independent Board Member and Strategic Advisor for MADE BY GATHER and a Member at 19Y Advisors, both roles initiated in 2021 and 2020 respectively. As a Partner at The Parkland Group, Inc. since 2019, Laurence has contributed to strategic initiatives. Previous leadership positions include CEO roles at Frette from 2011 to 2014 and Tumi from 2000 to 2009, as well as serving as Executive Vice President & General Manager at Elizabeth Arden - Unilever and President at Coach. Laurence holds a Master of Science degree from NYU Graduate School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Colgate University. Education began at the International School of Lusaka.