The Partnering Group
Alison Burwinkel has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Alison started their career as a Coop Designer at MeadWestvaco in 2004. Alison then transitioned to brandimage in 2009, where they worked as a Project Manager, Innovation for a short period. In 2005, Alison joined MARCO POLO EXPLORERS as a Manager, Innovation, and held this role until 2012. Their most recent position is at The Partnering Group (TPG), where they currently serve as the Client Services & Design Director. Alison has been with TPG since 2012 and is responsible for helping leading consumer product companies address their business challenges, develop strategies, and maximize revenue.
Alison Burwinkel completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Design at the University of Cincinnati from 2002 to 2007. Alison also pursued further studies in Industrial and Product Design at the same university, although the specific dates and degree obtained for this program are not provided.
The Partnering Group
The Partnering Group (TPG) is an international strategy and general management consulting firm whose mission is to build sustainable value for leading consumer product companies worldwide. For two decades, TPG has helped business leaders address their greatest challenges, from developing and deploying strategy to reorganizing for improving productivity and maximizing revenue. TPG applies extensive industry experience, proprietary intellectual capital and, a unique approach to project management that produces significant economic and human value for our clients. As a result, TPG’s clients span the globe and every industry segment including food, beverages, apparel, household products, luxury goods, health and beauty aids, automotive, entertainment and sporting goods. In addition to our client successes, the industry has applauded and adopted many aspects of TPG’s work. Leading companies and associations have recognized several of TPG’s proprietary models and processes as global standards. Recently, our category management, assortment and new product introduction processes were awarded best practice in Europe, North and South America.