Dossier
U.S. Polo Assn
Coverage of U.S. Polo Assn in the Nexus archive.
- He used to work 90-hour weeks and lost ‘years’ of his life. Now the US Polo Assn. CEO clocks off at 5:30 p.m. and won’t text his team on weekends
US Polo Assn. CEO J. Michael Prince prioritizes work-life balance by leaving the office at 5:30 p.m. and avoiding weekend communication, contrasting his past 90-hour workweeks. He leads a $2.7 billion global brand with 1,200 stores and organizes charity polo events at Windsor Castle alongside Prince William.
- 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
J. Michael Prince, CEO of U.S. Polo Assn, grew up in southeastern Oklahoma, a region with high poverty rates, and rose to lead a $2.7 billion global brand. He attributes his success to a career in accounting, which provided access to prominent roles at companies like Nike Affiliates and Guess before becoming CEO in 2017.