Lisa Taylor - Ward

Lisa Taylor - Ward holds extensive experience in sales and leadership within the fashion industry. Currently serving as Vice President of Sales at Dawson Forte Cashmere since January 2016, Lisa develops sales strategies for the luxury knitwear brand Kinross, targeting premium retail and resort markets in the US, Canada, and the UK. Prior to this role, Lisa was Vice President of Sales at Indigenous Designs from July 2007 to December 2015, where leadership of sales and marketing for a sustainable clothing manufacturer involved managing a team and a budget of $500K. Earlier experience includes serving as National Account Manager at MARGARET O’LEARY, INC., overseeing the wholesale division of a luxury cashmere brand distributed in over 600 boutiques and managing an $800K budget. Lisa holds a Fashion Merchandising Degree from FIDM and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from San Diego State University.