ICSC Appoints Angele Robinson-Gaylord as Chief Membership & Strategic Partnerships Officer

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ICSC announced today that Angele Robinson-Gaylord will join the organization, effective July 6, 2026, as Chief Membership & Strategic Partnerships Officer, a newly elevated role focused on strengthening member engagement and expanding strategic alliances.

In this role, Robinson-Gaylord will lead the ICSC Foundation, Volunteer Engagement, and ICSC’s membership and partnership strategy to strengthen the organization’s impact across the retail and commercial real estate industries. She will work closely with ICSC’s executive team and members to deepen connections and support long-term growth, advancing initiatives that create meaningful value across the full lifecycle of membership from students and Next Generation members to seasoned industry leaders.

“Angele brings a rare combination of strategic insight, industry expertise and an unwavering commitment to people and purpose,” said Tom McGee, President and CEO of ICSC. “She understands firsthand the needs of our members and the power of relationships in driving business and industry progress. Her proven ability to build trust, lead through complexity, and connect stakeholders across the ecosystem will be instrumental as we continue to evolve ICSC to meet the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s members.”

Robinson-Gaylord is a seasoned real estate and retail executive with more than two decades of experience guiding retailers in optimizing, growing, and future‑proofing their real estate portfolios. Most recently, she served as Senior Vice President, Store Development, Americas at Starbucks, where she led portfolio management, real estate, construction, design, and facilities teams supporting thousands of stores across diverse markets. Her career also includes senior leadership roles at IKEA, Rite Aid, and McDonald’s, as well as more than 15 years as a practicing attorney specializing in litigation and commercial real estate.

A long‑time member of ICSC, Robinson-Gaylord has served the organization in numerous capacities, including as Chairman of the ICSC Board of Trustees, Vice Chairman, and Trustee, as well as a board member of the ICSC Foundation. She is widely recognized for her commitment to education, mentorship, and expanding access to opportunity within commercial real estate. Robinson-Gaylord serves on the board of Project REAP and previously served on the board of Success Academy.

“One constant throughout my career has been ICSC and the relationships I’ve built through this organization,” said Robinson-Gaylord. “ICSC has played a foundational role in my professional growth, and I am honored to step into this role to serve our members in a direct way. I’m excited to work alongside the ICSC team and our volunteers to strengthen connections, build meaningful partnerships, and ensure our members continue to find extraordinary value in being part of this community.”

Robinson-Gaylord earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Stanford University and a Juris Doctor from The George Washington University Law School. She will be based in New York and report to McGee.

About ICSC

ICSC is the preeminent membership organization serving the commercial real estate and retail industries. The organization promotes and elevates the marketplaces and spaces where people shop, dine, work, play and gather as foundational and vital ingredients of communities and economies. ICSC produces experiences that create connections and catalyze deals; aggressively advocates to shape public policy; develops high-impact marketing and public relations that influence opinion; provides an enduring platform for professional success; and creates forward-thinking content with actionable insights–all of which drive industry innovation and growth. For more information, please visit www.ICSC.com.