2024 Speakers

Constanze Freienstein, Partner in AlixPartners’ Retail Practice, is an accomplished CEO and board member known for her effective leadership, has expertise in enhancing value and implementing omnichannel strategies for global lifestyle brands, both in-store and online. Formerly the CEO for Europe at Lands' End, Constanze has led successful international turnaround and growth initiatives. Her strengths in e-commerce, omnichannel retail, digital transformation, and global expansion consistently drives customer growth and improves financial results. With a 20-year career, Constanze contributed her expertise to renowned firms including Hudson’s Bay Company, McArthurGlen Group, Procter & Gamble, and METRO AG. Her decade-long tenure at Kearney underscores her strategic prowess. Constanze Freienstein holds a degree from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and earned an Executive Marketing degree from IMD, Lausanne.