Ali Taekman’s career spans nearly three decades at the forefront of luxury brand building, communications, and cultural strategy. Respected for her creative instinct, strategic discernment, and longstanding industry relationships, she has helped shape the growth of some of the world’s most recognizable fashion, beauty, wellness, and lifestyle brands.

Throughout her career, she has partnered with iconic names including Chanel, Hermès, Dom Pérignon, Ralph Lauren, Diptyque, Rimowa, Hugo Boss, Augustinus Bader, Tata Harper, Oribe, Homecourt, and Jenni Kayne, among many others. Her expertise lies in global brand positioning, narrative and GTM strategy, and talent-led campaigns for brands navigating growth, visibility, and creative evolution. With a sharp understanding of market dynamics and cultural context, she has helped brands stay both attuned to change and ahead through industry-defining shifts.

After two decades as a partner at a leading global luxury agency, Ali now works independently, advising founders and C-suite leaders at pivotal moments of transformation. A West Coast cultural specialist with deep ties in both Los Angeles and New York, she pairs refined perspective with insider access to create momentum with the right people and platforms. Recognized for her ability to see what matters and move accordingly, she helps brands build lasting resonance, relevance, and authority in a fast-changing landscape.