US Polo Assn CEO's unlikely rise from poverty to global brand leader

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-06-18 07:00

J. Michael Prince, the CEO of the global brand U.S. Polo Assn., has achieved remarkable success despite growing up in one of America's poorest regions. He attributes his rise to a strong work ethic and a positive attitude, starting his career in accounting, a field he describes as "boring" but essential for opportunity. Prince previously held executive roles at Nike Affiliates and Guess before leading U.S. Polo Assn. to a $2.7 billion valuation. AI

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Meet the CEO of US Polo Assn: He grew up in one of America’s poorest regions and now hosts Prince William and runs a $2.7 billion brand

The U.S. Polo Assn. CEO studied accounting when millennials and boomers were abandoning it—and it opened the door to a $2.7 billion career in luxury fashion.

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Meet the CEO of US Polo Assn: He grew up in one of America’s poorest regions and now hosts Prince William and runs a $2.7 billion brand

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