Sue Tuohy
About Sue Tuohy
Sue Tuohy serves as the VP Finance and Chief Financial Officer at Lii Residential, where she oversees three business units and manages six manufacturing plants. With a strong background in finance from companies like Dell and General Motors, she has extensive experience in both startup growth and business turnaround.
Work at Lennox
Sue Tuohy has served as the VP Finance & Chief Financial Officer at LII Residential, a division of Lennox International, since 2017. In this role, she oversees three distinct business units, each with unique brands and distribution channels. She manages six manufacturing plants and holds full P&L responsibility for a $3 billion residential business segment. Her leadership focuses on financial strategy and operational efficiency within the organization.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current role, Sue Tuohy held several significant positions in finance. She worked at Dell as VP Finance for the Enterprise Solutions Group from 2011 to 2013. Before that, she served as VP & CFO at Dover Corporation for two divisions: Dover Energy Automation from 2015 to 2017 and Sargent Aerospace & Defense from 2014 to 2015. Her experience also includes various finance roles at General Motors, where she held positions such as Finance Director for GM Europe and Executive Director of Finance for Global Purchasing and Supply Chain.
Education and Expertise
Sue Tuohy earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Management from Albion College. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from the University of Michigan. Her academic background supports her extensive experience in financial management, including supplier workout processes and P&L responsibilities.
Background
Sue Tuohy began her career at General Motors, where she worked in various finance roles from 1990 to 2009. Her positions included Finance Manager and Finance Director for multiple divisions. She transitioned to Saturn as Director of Operations Analysis from 1995 to 1998. Her diverse background in the automotive industry laid the foundation for her subsequent roles in technology and energy sectors.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Sue Tuohy has demonstrated a capacity for supporting both rapidly growing startups and established businesses undergoing reinvention and turnaround. Her strategic financial oversight at LII Residential and previous companies reflects her ability to navigate complex financial landscapes and drive organizational success.