Robert Burke is the President and Chief Executive Officer of RBA. 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, men's, accessories, and decorative home, as well as spearheading the ongoing search for new resources and their development. While at Bergdorf Goodman Robert discovered many of the young designers of today and developed strong working relationships with some of the most prominent designers and brands.

Prior to joining Bergdorf Goodman in 1999, Robert spent eleven years at Ralph Lauren. 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 worked on opening several stores including Chicago, Palm Beach and London.

Robert's unique experience and extensive background, combined with his close personal relationships with industry leaders, have provided him with a comprehensive understanding of the luxury sector. Recognized as an industry "insider", Robert is frequently credited as an authority in such publications as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, Women's Wear Daily and the International Herald Tribune, among others.