Amy Lang
About Amy Lang
Amy Lang serves as the President of Global Business Operations CDS at Advantage Solutions, overseeing operations in 12 countries. She has extensive experience in the retail industry, particularly with Staples, where she played a significant role in transforming the company and held various leadership positions over a span of years.
Current Role at Advantage Solutions
Amy Lang serves as the President of Global Business Operations CDS at Advantage Solutions. In this role, she oversees the global CDS business across 12 countries, focusing on product sampling, demonstrations, and data-driven operations. Since joining Advantage Solutions in 2022, she has applied her extensive experience in retail and operations to enhance business strategies and drive growth.
Previous Experience at Staples Stores
Lang held multiple leadership positions at Staples Stores, contributing significantly to the company's transformation. She worked as Vice President of Strategy & Insights, where she played a key role in evolving Staples into a customer-driven organization. Her tenure included roles such as Senior Vice President of Marketing & Strategy and Vice President of Talent Management and Engagement, among others, spanning from 2012 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Amy Lang earned her Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Williams College, where she studied from 1993 to 1997. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School between 2002 and 2004. Her academic background supports her expertise in strategic management and operations within the retail sector.
Background in Strategic Roles
Before her extensive career at Staples, Lang worked at American Express as a Program Manager in Strategic Relationship Services. She also gained experience as a Consultant at Bain & Co. from 2004 to 2006. These roles contributed to her strategic insight and operational management skills, which she has applied throughout her career in various leadership positions.
Contributions to Retail Industry
Lang has a passion for the retail industry, emphasizing the importance of immediate feedback from field employees and customers. Her leadership has been instrumental in launching sales initiatives and cultural programs that enhance customer engagement and operational efficiency, particularly during her time at Staples.