Full Name
Sue Smith
Job Title
Partner/Co-Team Lead
Company Name
The Emerson Group
Speaker Bio
Sue leads the Beauty/Personal Care business, along with a concentration on women’s health and nutrition focusing on Walgreens and the Beauty Channel. She has been with The Emerson Group for 20 years, in her current role for 16 and played an integral role in the development of the Account Excellence model.
Sue was part of the team responsible for developing and assisting in the guidance of the company's purpose and values, customer and expert sales, innovation, and speed to market. She has partnered with brands in various stages; from diverse and inclusive brands to heritage brands and has experience in bringing brands to divestiture. Sue has been part of the team that has built the portfolio from under $1B to $6B+ in retail sales, launched an innovative logistics solution and her diverse background allows for a flow of knowledge encompassing the total store.
Sue serves on the Board of WE as Vice Chair, is a member of the company’s mentoring program, and led The Emerson Women’s Group.
Sue Smith