Press Release

AlixPartners strengthens digital practice with retail and consumer products expert

AlixPartners has today announced the appointment of Michael Kingston as a Director in its Digital practice, based in the firm’s Dallas office.

(October 31, 2016) – AlixPartners, the global advisory firm, has today announced the appointment of Michael Kingston as a Director in its Digital practice, based in the firm’s Dallas office.

Michael has an extensive background in global technology management with more than 20 years’ experience in the retail, luxury goods and consumer products markets. He was most recently Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of The Neiman Marcus Group. Prior to that, he was Executive Vice President, Transformation and Technology at ANN, Inc. where he led several initiatives designed to increase growth and efficiency across the business.

Meade Monger, Managing Director at AlixPartners and head of the firm’s Digital practice, said: “We are delighted to welcome Michael to the firm. As companies in all industries work on transitioning to become more digitally focused, insights from experts with first-hand experience are critical. Michael’s extensive expertise will be invaluable to our clients as they look to transform their business approach.”

In his new role, Michael will primarily work alongside AlixPartners’ retail and consumer products clients, implementing digital strategies to enhance their growth and profitability.

Michael Kingston, Director of AlixPartners’ Digital practice, said: “I’m excited to join AlixPartners, a firm on the cutting edge of helping companies move toward a digital future. All companies are thinking about how to utilize data and information for the benefit of their customers and their business, and I’m excited to help our clients take those necessary steps.”