ROBERT BURKE | CHAIRMAN & CEO

Prior to founding Robert Burke Associates in 2006, Robert served as the Senior Vice President of Fashion and Public Relations for Bergdorf Goodman, the world’s leading multi-brand luxury retailer. At Bergdorf, Robert was responsible for overseeing all luxury and fashion brands including women’s, men’s, accessories, and decorative home. While at Bergdorf Goodman, Robert discovered many of the important designers of today and developed strong working relationships with the most prominent CEOs and executives in the luxury and fashion industries. Prior to joining Bergdorf Goodman, Robert spent eleven years at Ralph Lauren in various managerial roles throughout the retail organization.

Robert’s extensive experience and unique background, combined with his close personal relationships with industry leaders have provided him with a comprehensive understanding of the luxury sector. Robert is frequently credited as a retail authority in such media as the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times, Women’s Wear Daily, Bloomberg and Business of Fashion, amongst others.