CONNIE WALD
Until very recently Connie has been the Vice President of Marketing, Neiman Marcus. In this role
Connie created one-to-one marketing programs with company’s top customer segments and acquired new, high-profile
customers. Connie initiated development of and led ongoing management of continuous relationship marketing (CRM)
to extend loyalty of top customers and increase lifetime value, developed marketing strategy and led implementation
for marketing/merchandising programs, vendor promotions and multi-channel initiatives across 38 stores. Connie also
oversaw new customer acquisitions/credit marketing. Connie managed customer segmented market research.
RICHARD BAKER
Richard is founder of Premium Knowledge Group, a marketing services firm specializing in the luxury
segment. His personal clients have included many of the brands listed in the prior page. In addition to membership in
Bloomsbury Properties Strategic Advisory Board, and leadership of the team of marketing professionals, above, Richard
is, founder of Premium Knowledge Group, developer of LifeStyleTM marketing and founder of the Luxury Marketing
Council, Dallas. In this later role he has deep personal relationships with other Luxury Marketing Council chapters
in New York City, Los Angeles/Orange County, Miami, San Francisco, Boston; London, U.K.; Dubai, Arab Emirates;
Mumbai, India; San Paulo, Brazil.