Kimberly Melcer is a Managing Director at RSR Partners in New York, where she specializes in Board and C-Suite services. With a professional background that blends high-level executive search with deep operational experience in the retail and fashion industries, she brings a unique perspective to talent assessment. Prior to joining RSR Partners, Kimberly held leadership roles at Buffkin / Baker and Kirk Palmer Associates, focusing on recruitment within AdTech and digital marketing. Her extensive corporate career includes serving as Vice President of Merchandising at Armani Exchange, where she managed a $600M global business, and as a Senior Marketing Manager at Avon. She began her career in the prestigious buying program at Macy's. Kimberly holds a B. A. in Psychology from the University of Michigan and studied Fashion and Art History at the American Institute of Foreign Studies in Florence, Italy. She is also a trained Pilates instructor and a member of the HeyMama community.