Executive Team
Andrew Taylor
Andrew Taylor is a marketing and communications executive with a demonstrated record of increasing share of voice and crafting effective brand-building communications campaigns in the luxury sector. Andrew has served on the board of RAISEfashion since 2020.
Neiman Marcus: Head of Communications
Led a game-changing brand communications strategy to re-establish Neiman Marcus brand awareness and increased earned media by over 65% with luxury consumer and industry audiences, ultimately driving demand immediately post-bankruptcy. $4B+ business, serving 3,000 partner brands with a network of 37 stores.
Saks Fifth Avenue: Vice President, PR and Communications
Developed an annual communications plan to reposition the brand within the ‘New Luxury’ strategy and increased share of voice by 30%. $4B+ business, serving 1,000 partner brands, with a network of over 43 Saks Fifth Avenue and 120 Saks off Fifth stores.
Burberry: Vice President, PR and Communications
Crafted a new publicity strategy which yielded double-digit growth (15-20%) yearly for a $3.3B business with over 450 global stores. Served in leadership role for events in London, LA, Mexico City, São Paulo, Shanghai. Secured record-number (37 total) of profile stories on CCO/CEO and brand.
Robert Burke
Robert Burke currently serves as Chairman and CEO of Robert Burke Associates, widely considered the foremost luxury and fashion retail consultancy in the world. Robert maintains direct relationships with CEO’s and Executive Teams of luxury brands, fashion conglomerates, and global retail developers through quarterly meetings in Paris, Milan, and London.
Robert is frequently quoted as a luxury expert in publications such as The New York Times, Bloomberg, Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Vogue, Business of Fashion, and WWD.
Robert Burke Associates: Founder, Chairman and CEO
Founded in 2006, New York-based Robert Burke Associates works with brands such as Ralph Lauren, Chloe, and Bulgari on brand development. RBA’s Retail Real Estate development clients include JHSF Brazil, Taubman, and the Aditya Birla Group.
Bergdorf Goodman: Senior Vice President of Fashion and PR
Oversaw all fashion and lifestyle brands, working directly to oversee brand Executive Teams and Creative Directors to bring their visions to life at Bergdorf Goodman. Responsible for all PR and Communication for the world-renowned department store.
Ralph Lauren
Held various managerial roles throughout Ralph Lauren’s retail organization during an aggressive United States and international store expansion period. Oversaw new store openings and projects in London, Palm Beach, Los Angeles and New York’s Madison Avenue amongst many others.