Fiona Maher
About Fiona Maher
Fiona Maher is a Senior Communications Manager with over a decade of experience in the fashion retail industry, currently working at Tapestry in London. She transitioned from a background in Industrial Biochemistry to focus on communications for luxury brands, including Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman.
Current Role at Tapestry
Fiona Maher has been serving as the Senior Communications Manager at Tapestry since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing communications strategies for multiple luxury brands under the Tapestry umbrella, including Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman. Her position is based in London, United Kingdom, where she has contributed to enhancing brand narratives and customer engagement through effective communication initiatives.
Career Progression at Coach
Fiona Maher has had a significant tenure at Coach, where she has held various positions since 2011. She started as an Assistant Store Manager and progressed to roles such as Market Coordinator and Management/Store Support. In 2015, she transitioned to a Communications Manager role, and in 2018, she became the Senior Manager for Communications and Customer Experience. Her journey at Coach reflects her growth within the company and her expertise in communications.
Educational Background in Biochemistry
Fiona Maher studied at the University of Limerick from 2005 to 2009, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Biochemistry. Her academic focus included subjects such as Biochemistry, Microbiology, Cancer Biology, and Genetics. This scientific background provided her with analytical skills that she later applied in her career in fashion and communications.
Previous Experience in Fashion Retail
Before her current roles, Fiona Maher gained valuable experience in the fashion retail industry. She worked at Brown Thomas as an Assistant to the Head of Personal Shopping and held positions at Hobbs and Coach in various capacities. Her early roles included fashion writing at HelpMyStyle.ie and assistant management positions at Coach, where she developed a strong foundation in retail operations and customer service.
Expertise in Luxury Brand Communications
Fiona Maher has over a decade of experience in the fashion retail industry, specializing in communications for luxury brands. Her work at Tapestry and Coach involves crafting communication strategies that resonate with customers and enhance brand visibility. Her transition from a scientific background to the fashion sector highlights her adaptability and proficiency in managing brand narratives within a competitive market.