New York City Metropolitan Area
I’m a board director, advisor and startup growth expert who advises early stage companies, private organizations, and CEOs in the journey to unlocking transformative growth. As a retail industry veteran, I built Macys online business from the ground up, building the business to more than $1B in revenue. Today, I use my vast digital, omnichannel, and marketing experience to guide companies across all industries in achieving their potential and solidifying their place in the market. While I have vast experience across retail and eCommerce, I have a particular passion for Healthy Aging and ElderTech - supporting seniors in their journey to healthy aging, improving their quality of life, and ensuring they continue to be honored as valued members of our communities. I have a reputation for crafting strategies that lead to sustainable growth. From identifying new business opportunities, analyzing the competitive landscape, mitigating risks, and building multi-billion global brands, I approach every element of growth with the customer in mind. I also have extensive operational, global team leadership, and P&L experience, as well as leveraging AI-informed insights and data analytics to guide customer experience and growth strategies. Previously, I served on the Board of Directors for Lenox, On Campus Marketing, and Ashley Stewart. My board experience includes successful emergence from bankruptcy, the strategic sale of a heritage brand, and CEO succession planning. I’m an active angel investor with Goldenseeds, where I evaluate new investments and have led deal due diligence for women-led startups. I also serve on the board of DOROT (addressing loneliness and isolation amongst older adults), where I chair the Marketing and Communications Committee and serve on the Nom/Gov Committee. I served on the Board of Directors for UJA Federation of New York, and I currently chair the Network Agency Oversight Committee, focusing on overseeing grants to UJA's core agencies, and identifying risks and opportunities. In 2011, I founded Suval Consultants in 2011 to bring my omnichannel, eCommerce, and targeted growth strategies to C-suite leaders. In 2018, I cofounded WHYZ Partners to leverage our extensive experience in brand strategy and development, product development, omnichannel execution and operational excellence to deliver growth and transformation to brands and retailers. I am on LinkedIn to network, and I’m open to new opportunities as a board director and CEO/startup advisor. I’d love to connect to see how I can support your business.
Golden Seeds was founded with the goal of changing the landscape of angel investing and directing more funding to high-potential women-led companies.
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Advise C-Suite on strategy in ecommerce, omni-channel, and direct to consumer, driving sales and profitability. Break-through silos to facilitate cross-functional teamwork, identify key market opportunities, and create new business models and unique marketing concepts, including experimentation frameworks, performance marketing optimization and digital growth platforms.. Apply experience in digital business strategy and development, merchandising, marketing, creative website strategies, and financial planning.
WHYZ offers retailers and brands a unique combination of experience and fresh perspective. Our female founders utilize a high touch approach while leveraging our extensive experience in brand strategy and development, product development, omni-channel execution and operational excellence to deliver growth and transformation. Our partners offer a non-traditional approach to deliver growth and transformation.