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Lisa Zyhylij Ackerman
Enterprise Transformation
Strategy, Execution & Organizational Change
AI Strategy & Adoption Leader
Experience
Novolex | Pactiv Evergreen
Director, Enterprise Transformation
Operations Strategy | AI Enablement | Enterprise Execution
Lake Forest, IL | 2023–Present
Zoro USA
Principal Program Manager & Change Lead
Technology Transformation | Operating Model Enablement | Strategic Execution
Chicago, IL | 2022–2023
Nordstrom
Senior Program Manager, Supply Chain Systems & Engineering
AI-Enabled Automation | Distribution Operations | Enterprise Transformation
Seattle, WA | 2021–2022
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA)
Senior Program Manager | Transformation Office
Global Supply Chain Transformation | Operating Model Modernization | Portfolio Leadership
Deerfield, IL | 2016–2021
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ALYCE Paris
Director, Marketing Communications
Brand Strategy | Public Relations | Event Marketing
Morton Grove, IL | 2015
International Academy of Design & Technology | Sanford Brown College
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Digital Marketing | Communications | Industry Engagement
Chicago, IL | 2013–2015
LLuxe Life Ltd.
President & Founding Partner
Entrepreneurship | Strategic Partnerships | Operational Leadership
Chicago, IL | 2009–2012
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Baker Furniture | Kohler Interiors
Senior Manager, Marketing Showrooms & Stores
Product Launches | New Store Openings | Brand Growth
Chicago, IL | 2007–2009
Readerlink Distribution Services
Product Manager | Category Manager
Product Launches | Promotional Events | Retail Partnerships
Oak Brook, IL | 2001–2005
Bentley Travelware | Wilsons Leather
Director, Corporate Sales & Marketing
Business Development | Strategic Partnerships | Revenue Growth
Miami, FL | 1999–2000
Education
DePaul University | Chicago, IL
MBA |Masters Business Administration
Chicago IL 2002 - 2006​
​California State University | Fresno, CA
Communications| BA
Fresno, CA 1991-1994
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​​Certifications
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Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, SSGI 3/2026
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Google 'Write Prompts Like a Pro' 11/2025
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AI Essentials for Business, Harvard Business School 9/2025
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Google Data Analytics Professional 6/2025
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Google Google AI Essentials
2/2025 -
Prosci Change Practitioner 4/2023
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Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) 2/2023
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LeanSixSigma Green Belt 2/2019
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Supply Chain Essential Analytics
Rutger's University 11/2021 -
Agile Product Development
University of Virginia 10/2021
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Successful Negotiation: Strategy & Skills
University of Michigan 7/2020
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Supply Chain Principles
Georgia Institute of Tech 11/2021
Service
Admirals Pointe HOA Board Member
Chicago, IL 12/2025
Zoro DEI | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Council Member
Chicago, IL 2022/2023
Women of WBA, Global Steer Co.
Deerfield, IL 2019/2020
Advisory Board Member (DCASE)
City of Chicago | Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.
Chicago, IL 2011-2013
Regional Director Fashion Group International
Board of Directors
Chicago, IL 1/2009 - 12/2013
Advisory Board Member
Sanford-Brown CollegeIADT, School of Merchandise Management
Chicago, IL 2012-2017
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