Robert Rizzolo

Robert Rizzolo has a diverse work experience in the fashion industry. Robert currently serves as the Chief Merchandising Officer (CMO) at Marc Jacobs since July 2021. Prior to this role, they held various positions at Michael Kors, starting as a Sales Associate | Key Holder at Gap Inc. in 2000. Robert then progressed to the role of Assistant Merchandiser at Gap Inc. from 2005 to 2007. Subsequently, they joined Calvin Klein as an Associate Merchandiser from 2007 to 2008. Later, they worked at Burberry as a Buyer from 2008 to 2010. Rizzolo then moved to Gucci, where they served as a Merchandising Manager from 2010 to 2011, and then as a Divisional Merchandise Manager from 2011 to 2014. Following their tenure at Gucci, they joined Michael Kors, initially as the Senior Director of Global Merchandising from 2014 to 2016. Robert then served as the Vice President of Global Merchandising from 2016 to 2020, and finally, as the Divisional Vice President of Global Merchandising from 2020 to 2021.

Robert Rizzolo holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Management from Cornell University, which they obtained between the years 2018 and 2020. Prior to their MBA, they completed their Bachelor's degree at Loyola University Maryland. The field of study for their Bachelor's degree is not specified. In addition to their formal education, Robert has obtained certifications in Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging from LinkedIn, as well as a Jim Collins - CPE Certificate from The Growth Faculty, both in February 2021. Robert has also completed a Leadership Development Program, although the specific institution and the date of completion are not provided.