Prior to founding RBA, 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 the merchandising assortment for all areas of the store including women’s, accessories, men’s and decorative home as well as spearheading the ongoing search for new resources and their development. While at Bergdorf Goodman, Robert was credited with helping the store’s team maintain a more fashion-forward presentation each season and effectively integrating it across the store’s operations, including in-store, store windows, the Bergdorf Goodman Magazine, advertising and www.bergdorfgoodman.com.

Prior to joining BG in November 1999, Robert spent eleven years at Ralph Lauren, from 1988 to 1999. He last served as director of men’s and women’s accessories and the home collection for Polo Retail Corp. In this position, Robert oversaw the fashion office for all of the retail stores in the United States and abroad, and worked on opening several stores including Chicago, Palm Beach and London.  Robert started with Ralph Lauren as the General Manager for the flagship store.

Robert Burke is a proprietary point of differentiation and the recognized personality behind the company. Robert offers a deep knowledge and comprehensive understanding of the luxury market and its key players as well as strong relationships with industry leaders. Robert’s merchandising and creative expertise is well-recognized and highly sought after within the luxury market. As a noted commentator on the luxury goods industry, Robert personifies the RBA brand and serves as a trusted guide and advisor. Robert believes that luxury is not contingent on price, but rather it is represents an aspirational point of view, a refined sense of style, and an inspiring sensibility.

To complement his prior experience, Robert assembled a diversely experienced team to broaden the breadth of advisory services in order to become the premiere advisory firm for the luxury market.