Jennifer Cyra​

Professional Background

• Jennifer is a global advisor in the consumer products and services industry.  Her M&A work includes process & workstream integration, organizational design, and synergy capture through sales strategy and contract and supplier harmonization.​
• Jennifer served as SVP, Integration Strategic Initiatives for OfficeMax/Office Depot, overseeing projects related to process harmonization and synergy capture.  Prior to that she was SVP Omni-channel commerce, overseeing product strategy for all sales channels.  She also led digital and retail businesses for apparel at Sears Holdings and began her career at Marshall Field’s.​
• Jennifer is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Board of Visitors member. She is a member of International Women’s Forum and Secretary of the Board for IWF Chicago.  ​

M&A Skills & Expertise

• Seasoned senior executive leader and advisor for post-merger integration and commerce growth in the consumer products and services industry.​
• Experienced leader of strategic initiatives related to M&A synergy capture; delivered over $150 million related to cost of goods savings and organizational structure design in the US, Canada and Europe. ​
• P&L accountability for businesses ranging from $2 billion to $6 billion.  ​
• Industry experience includes senior executive roles responsible for sales, product, process design, organizational design, strategic vendor management, contracts, digital transformation and marketing.​
• Led private brand development and Asia-based global sourcing operations with $120 million in shipments​

Project Highlights

• M&A Integration:  Office Depot, Office Max, Office Depot Europe, Viking Europe, Grand & Toy Canada, Sears Holdings, Kmart​
• Consumer Goods & Services Wholesale: Office Depot, Office Max, Office Depot Europe, Viking Europe, Grand & Toy Canada, Talkbox, Musclecare, Lee London​
• Direct to Consumer : Office Depot, Office Max, Office Depot Europe, Viking Europe, Grand & Toy Canada, Sears Holdings, Marshall Field’s, QmodoAI, PRGX Global, Talkbox, Muscle Care, Lee London, Skillsetz, Chicago Tribune​
• Education & Training: Loyola University of Chicago, National Organization of Productivity and Organizing Professionals, National Diversity Council​