Sonia Lapinsky is a retail transformation leader with nearly 25 years of global operational experience. As head of AlixPartners’ global fashion practice, she works with leaders, owners and investors to improve performance and create value in fashion companies that span the luxury, specialty, global brand, department store, and off-price sectors. Sonia is known for her pragmatic and hands-on approach, diverse experience, and ability to both challenge and partner with leaders to maximize results when speed is of the essence. She has led multiple complex transformations and integrations creating hundreds of millions of dollars of value, including serving as interim Chief Integration Officer for a global brand house. 

Prior to joining AlixPartners, Sonia lived and worked in Shenzhen, Toronto, South Asia, and Europe, directing sourcing, manufacturing and product development. She holds a mechanical engineering degree from Queen’s University in Canada.