Aleksandra Efimova is CEO of RP Group Int'l, a Chicago-based corporation est. 1998 & home to global brands offering products, services and education that motivates movers to learn, grow and achieve. RP Group’s brands are best known for consistent innovation, the highest quality materials and crafting, and outstanding responsiveness to the needs of its customers. RP Group retains brands such as Russian Pointe, 5.6.7.EIGHT for people on the move, and FLX, the home of the Flexistretcher®.Aleksandra is an entrepreneur and leader with extensive experience in developing collaboration among individuals and organizations throughout the business, non-profit, governmental and educational sectors. She holds an executive diploma from Harvard Business School, has appeared on the Inc. 5000 List, was an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist in 2017, and has been featured in many publications including Forbes Women, Bloomberg, NBC, and Crain’s Detroit Business. Ms. Efimova organizes, hosts and speaks at events related to entrepreneurship, women’s leadership, international relations and the arts. She has served on the boards of multiple organizations and led delegations on overseas trips.Leadership: VP of US-Russia Chamber of Commerce, Founding Co-Chair of Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs, Chair of IL Senator Mark Kirk’s Eastern European Leadership Board, Co-Chair of Sister Cities Int'l Moscow Committee, Mentor EY Women Athletes Business Network Mentoring Program.Membership: Economic Club of Chicago, HBS Club of Chicago, Int'l Women’s Forum, Council on Global Affairs, Union League Club, Lyric Opera Young ProfessionalsAwards: EY Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist 2017, Inc. 5000 List, Metro Chicago Export Challenge Finalist, Bank of America Small Business of the Month, Stevie Women in Business AwardSpeaking: Executives’ Club of Chicago, International Women's Forum, EMU Business School Alumni Awards, Brand Activation Association, DePaul University, University of IL
