Lauren Ratner

Lauren Ratner
Born
Lauren Rothberg
EducationUniversity of Pennsylvania (BA)
Known forCo-founder of Rhode
SpouseMichael D. Ratner (married 2022–present)

Lauren Ratner (née Rothberg) is an American business executive. She is president of Rhode,[1] a skincare line co-founded with her husband Michael D. Ratner and Hailey Bieber.[2]

Early life and education

Ratner grew up in London.[3] Between 2008 and 2012, she attended the University of Pennsylvania for a Bachelor of Arts in History.[4]

Career

Ratner joined Michael Kors in 2013.[5] She later served as a Director of Marketing at Reformation between 2016 and 2019.[6][7]

In 2020, Ratner co-founded Hailey Bieber’s skincare line Rhode.[8] In December 2023, she was promoted to president and chief brand officer.

On May 28, 2025, Rhode was acquired by e.l.f. in a $1 billion deal. Ratner remained in a leadership role following the transaction.[9]

Personal life

She met Michael D. Ratner, an entertainment executive while attending the University of Pennsylvania. They began dating in 2018, and the two married in Napa Valley in 2022.[10] Their first child was born in December 2025.[2]

Recognition

In 2020, Ratner was listed on the Forbes 30 Under 30.[7]

References

  1. ^ Manso, James (2025-09-19). "BCEO Talks: Lauren Ratner, President of Rhode". WWD. Retrieved 2025-12-25.
  2. ^ a b Schuessler, Bobby (2025-11-18). "Lauren Ratner's World: Life as the Marketing It Girl, Building a $1 Billion Beauty Brand With Hailey Bieber, and Her Capsule Wardrobe". Who What Wear. Retrieved 2025-12-25.
  3. ^ "Inside Lauren Rothberg and Michael D. Ratner's Star-Studded Napa Valley Wedding". Vogue. July 29, 2022. Retrieved December 25, 2025.
  4. ^ Alazraki, Daniela (2025-08-27). "Quién es Lauren Ratner, la otra fundadora de Rhode". Noir Magazine (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-12-25.
  5. ^ "The Vogue Business 2024 100 Innovators: Beauty disruptors". Vogue. 2024-09-05. Retrieved 2025-12-25.
  6. ^ Berges, Paulina (April 2022). "Case Study: From Glazed to Global — Lauren Ratner's Masterclass in Building Rhode". BL8K. Retrieved 2025-12-25.
  7. ^ a b "Lauren Rothberg - Reformation". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-12-25.
  8. ^ "CMO 50 2024: Lauren Ratner". www.campaignlive.com. September 24, 2024. Retrieved 2025-12-25.
  9. ^ Burba, Annabel (2025-05-28). "E.l.f. Beauty Just Bought Hailey Bieber's Rhode in a $1 Billion Deal". Inc. Archived from the original on 2025-06-01. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
  10. ^ Macon, Alexandra (2022-07-29). "Inside Lauren Rothberg and Michael D. Ratner's Star-Studded Napa Valley Wedding". Vogue. Retrieved 2025-06-07.