Lori Rhodes

Lori is a seasoned marketing and communications leader whose experience spans some of the most iconic retail brands in North America and the Middle East. She began her retail career in New York City at Cartier before joining Saks Fifth Avenue, where she spent nearly 10 years in roles of increasing responsibility, ending her tenure there as Vice President, Media Relations and Special Events. After a brief stint as Executive Marketing Director at Hearst’s SHOP Etc. magazine, she joined Lividini & Co., where she was named Partner and Managing Director.

In 2015, Lori moved to Dubai to join Al Tayer Group as Head of Marketing for its retail division, where she led the marketing, public relations, special events, social media, creative, and visual merchandising teams across the department store, luxury, beauty, lifestyle, and hospitality divisions. She later worked with many other clients in the Middle East, including The Dubai Mall. In 2024, Lori relocated to Lisbon, Portugal, where she works with Berns & Co.’s retail technology group and oversees global client efforts across the EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions. She holds a BA from Vassar College and enjoys traveling the world seeking new adventures.