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Alana Widdess

Global Head, CPG Advisory | Connecting Strategy, Technology & Execution for Consumer Brands | 2025 Women We Admire Rising Star

United States
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20+

Years Experience

9

Roles

2

Skills

2

Education

About

I lead enterprise transformation at the intersection of strategy, customer experience, and digital innovation — driving growth for global consumer industries through front-office reinvention and modern operating models. What sets me apart is my ability to connect the dots — not just across systems, but across strategy, customer insight, and operational execution. I think in systems, outcomes, and opportunity spaces — helping organizations translate vision into action and complexity into clarity. At TCS, I drive Digital, Commercial & CX Transformation initiatives — unlocking revenue, elevating experiences, and operationalizing efficiency. My work spans digital commerce ecosystems, AI-powered customer engagement, ERP modernization, and post-M&A integration. Recent work includes helping lead a global digital transformation for a leading CPG company — designing and deploying a new CX and commerce ecosystem across 55+ countries. The program, recognized with the 2023 SAP Innovation Award, became one of SAP’s most significant Customer Experience implementations to date. Whether enabling $1B in new revenue, driving $45M in OPEX savings, or aligning global stakeholders, I bring energy, curiosity, and a commitment to delivering impact that’s both measurable and customer-centered. Alongside my consulting leadership, I’ve held direct P&L responsibility for business units generating $300K–$500K in annual revenue, building operational discipline and growth foundations early in my career. Today, I play a key leadership role in growing large-scale consulting practices, delivering enterprise transformation and commercial impact for global brands. My experience bridges both the client and consulting sides, giving me a 360° view of growth, scale, and value creation. I’m a pragmatic strategist who connects ambition with execution — orchestrating systems, people, and vision to enable transformation that delivers lasting value. Areas of Expertise: Digital Transformation · Customer Experience (CX) Strategy · Front-Office Innovation · Omnichannel & D2C Commerce · B2B Channel Strategy · Revenue Growth Management (RGM) · Composable Architecture (CRM, CDP, CDC) · Operating Model Design · Post-M&A Integration · Data-Driven Personalization · Advisory & Leadership Development · Global Program Delivery

Experience (9 roles)

Full-time · 4 yrs 1 mo

3 roles · Dec 2021 - Present

Global Head – CPG Business Consulting

Current
Oct 2025 - Present · 3 mos·Global

Senior Partner, CPG Advisory & Growth Strategy

Nov 2023 - Sep 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos·Global

Senior Partner - Digital Commerce + Content

Dec 2021 - Nov 2023 · 2 yrs·Global
KPMG

Director, Management Consulting | Connected Commerce

KPMG

Aug 2018 - Dec 2021 · 3 yrs 5 mos·Greater Chicago Area

-Built and shaped KPMG’s Connected Commerce practice as an early leadership team member, helping define offerings and go-to-market strategy for B2B and B2C transformation. -Enabled a B2B channel transformation and commercetools implementation that became a primary revenue driver for a food manufact...

7 yrs 1 mo

3 roles · Jan 2011 - Dec 2017

Business Unit CFO & General Manager, Digital - Gifts & Celebrations

2016 - 2017 · 1 yr

Sr. Director - Digital Operations & Merchandising Strategy

2013 - 2016 · 3 yrs

Director - Digital Operations & Merchandising Strategy (Softlines)

2011 - 2013 · 2 yrs

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Education (2)

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business

Activities and societies: President & Co-Chair, Booth Marketing Club Mentor, Booth Leadership Group Admissions Committee Member, Graduate Women in Business Member, Booth Tennis Club Member, Media & Entertainment Group Member, Retail Apparel & Luxury Group Member, Gleacher Speakers

Peking University

Peking University

Study abroad program concurrent with University of Chicago Booth MBA

Skills (2)

Digital TransformationCustomer Experience
Certifications (1)

Salesforce B2B Commerce Administrator (Expected June 2021)

Sales

Languages (2)
English(Native or bilingual proficiency)French(Limited working proficiency)
Volunteer Experience (2)

Emerging Leaders Board Member

Current

Bounce Children's Foundation

Dec 2015 - Present · 10 yrs 1 mo

Mentor, Student Challenge

Current

NRF Foundation

Apr 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 9 mos

Honors & Awards (2)

Women 2 Watch In Retail Disruption 2017

Issued by Remodista · Jan 2017

Associated with Sears

Brand Innovators 40 under 40 (Midwest) 2016

Issued by Brand Innovators · May 2016

Associated with Sears Holdings Corporation Brand Innovators ’40 Under 40′ — the next generation of marketing and media executives who are defining how brands are using technology to engage with their consumers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alana Widdess's current role?
Alana Widdess is currently working as Global Head – CPG Business Consulting at Full-time · 4 yrs 1 mo.
Where did Alana Widdess study?
Alana Widdess studied Master of Business Administration , Marketing, Entrepreuneurship and Strategy at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. They have 2 education entries on their profile.
What skills does Alana Widdess have?
Alana Widdess's top skills include Digital Transformation, Customer Experience.
Where is Alana Widdess based?
Alana Widdess is based in United States.

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