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Justin MacFarlane
Retail Expert | Transformation Leader | C-Suite and Board Advisor | Managing Director
Justin MacFarlane is a seasoned retail industry expert who currently serves as a Partner and Managing Director in the global retail practice at AlixPartners, a position he assumed in January 2023.13 With nearly three decades of experience, MacFarlane has established himself as a veteran in the retail sector, having held both consulting and C-suite executive roles.1
Career Highlights
Consulting Experience: MacFarlane's career at AlixPartners is not his first stint with the firm. He previously worked there from 2006 to 2010 before transitioning to corporate roles.1
Corporate Leadership: MacFarlane's corporate experience includes several high-profile positions:
- Chief Strategy, Analytics, and Innovation Officer at Macy's Inc., where he led transformative initiatives in analytics, innovation, and operational improvements.1
- Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy at Ann Inc., overseeing brands like Ann Taylor, Loft, and Lou & Grey.1
- Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer at Ascena Retail Group Inc., where he was responsible for digital operations, stores, technology, analytics, and strategy.1
Expertise
MacFarlane specializes in:
- Transforming companies for growth
- Leading operational improvements to increase financial results
- Digital transformations in the retail and consumer space
- Analytics and strategy development
Education
MacFarlane holds an MBA from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University and a Bachelor of Science from Babson College, where he double-majored in management information systems and quantitative methods.1
Current Role
In his present position at AlixPartners, MacFarlane works from the New York office, bringing his extensive experience to bear on complex challenges facing retail clients in today's disruptive business environment.12
