Royak
Former COO, Marena Group LLC • Board Member, Turning Point Breast Cancer Rehabilitation Center
2019 Speaker • 2020 Speaker

Atlanta, Georgia

Patricia J.Royak is a global executive-level manager, leading iconic brands across three continents for the past 30 years. In intimate apparel, fashion and health and wellness brands, she has worked as an executive at The Marena Group, the global leader in medical-grade compression and manufacturers of breast cancer bras, athletic apparel and innovative underwear for NASA astronauts; as senior vice president and managing director, international, for Maidenform Inc. and the company's portfolio of brands, including Donna Karan; as president at Calvin Klein® Jeans; as vice president of global brand marketing for Liz Claiborne Apparel (transformed to Kate Spade); as president for Liz Claiborne Europe, where she collaborated on the successful drive to increase sales; and as president of International Alliances of Liz Claiborne Inc./Mexico. 

Her career started in sales and marketing for Levi Strauss U.S. and Asia. She led a culturally diverse team to transform the supply chain and technological platform. 

Royak is now chair of the board for TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation, where she is helping men and women get back to the game of life after surgery. TurningPoint is nationally recognized for writing the playbook for recovery with physical therapy and emotional, nutritional and exercise programs helping cancer patients thrive.

Royak resides in Atlanta with her husband Jack and their son John Robert. She graduated from Salisbury University in MD, where she serves on the board of the Perdue School of Business. She is active in the school’s “Shark Tank”-style competitions. She supports several philanthropic organizations including the American Heart Association, Promise Project and the American Cancer Society.