Alison Phillips

Alison Phillips is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in merchandising, design, and mentoring within various industries. Currently, Alison serves as the Founder of Powered by People, leading merchandising, sales, marketing, and brand teams since 2019. As Principal at Studio Alison Phillips since 2016, Alison provides expert insights and design services. Additionally, Alison has contributed as Executive Advisor for CFC Media Lab's Fifth Wave and IDEABOOST, supporting women founders and digital creators. Prior roles include Managing Director and Global Head of Industrial Design at BlackBerry, Head of Merchandising and East Coast Business Operations at Aritzia, Senior Director of Caban at Ralph Lauren, and Director of Design at Club Monaco. Alison holds a Bachelor of Industrial Design from Carleton University.