Deloitte names new leader of retail practice

NEW YORK Deloitte announced that Alison Paul has been appointed leader of the retail practice in the United States and elected a vice chairman, effective immediately. Paul succeeds Stacy Janiak, who will continue to provide audit, internal control, merger and acquisition and other specialized services to Deloitte’s Fortune 500 consumer business clients.

“Alison brings an impressive record of outstanding service to many of Deloitte’s retail clients, and her extensive experience and relationships in the industry have distinguished Alison throughout her career.  I am thrilled that she will be taking on this new role and am confident that she will continue to elevate our retail practice,” said Bill Freda, Deloitte’s U.S. managing partner for clients and markets.

Paul joined Deloitte in 2002 with more than 20 years of experience in the consumer products and retail industries.  At Deloitte, Paul has led a variety of global retail client engagements, most recently serving as a principal in Deloitte’s strategic relationship management function.