Mary Ellen Coyn

CEO, J.McLaughlin

Mary Ellen Coyne is the CEO of J.McLaughlin, an American sportswear brand offering classic clothes with current relevance, known for their charming retail stores in the country's most picturesque neighborhoods. The brand's first female CEO, Coyne joined J.McLaughlin in 2016 and oversees all aspects of strategy and operations including merchandising, product development, marketing, retail expansion, and e-commerce. Under her leadership, J.McLaughlin has launched new product verticals including swim and footwear and enjoyed robust retail expansion, including a new store opening in Garden City in Fall 2023.

Prior to joining J.McLaughlin, Coyne had two decades of leadership experience at Ralph Lauren, where she most recently served as the Chief Merchandising Officer of POLO Women and Children Divisions. Her career kicked off in the Macy's Training Program, and from there, she sharpened her industry expertise with key merchandising roles at Ann Taylor, The Gap, and Victoria's Secret. A lifelong New Yorker, Coyne resides in Manhattan and serves on the Board of Trustees of Fordham Preparatory School.