Pete Madden

Pete has worked with retailers and brands on their c-level agendas for over 20 years.

He defines and leads strategy and change programs for luxury, apparel, specialty, mass-merchant, chain drug, department store, and discount retailers. His extensive retail experience covers a range of competency areas, including strategic planning, stores, real estate portfolio evaluation, merchandise planning and allocation, new capability assessment, and performance improvement. Pete has a record of leading retail client teams to exceptional operational and financial results that positively affect the P&L and balance sheet health. Prior to joining AlixPartners, he had multiple positions in Accenture's retail strategy practice.

Pete holds a Bachelor of Science in finance from Indiana University and an MBA in finance from the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business.

What gets me up in the morning? It's working with retailers and brands to change their trajectory if they're in a difficult spot. Or, accelerate their upside if they're doing well. Success in retail is fleeting so each season, each investment, and each big decision matters. The best executives I've worked with have high standards, are relentless about getting ahead and bring an energy that their teams and customers can feel. Working for a firm and retail practice that does the same for our clients is what motivates me.