Suzanne Connell
About Suzanne Connell
Suzanne Connell is the Managing Director of Walker Edison's European Division, where she focuses on business strategy and growth. With extensive experience in operations and supply chain management, she has played a significant role in the company's European expansion since 2019.
Work at Walker Edison
Suzanne Connell serves as the Managing Director for Walker Edison's European Division since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for setting the business strategy and vision to drive growth across the region. Prior to her current position, she held the role of Director of Operations at Walker Edison for seven months in 2019. Connell has led the strategic delivery of the company's European expansion, focusing on optimizing end-to-end operations and enhancing partner networks.
Education and Expertise
Suzanne Connell studied at Brunel University London, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from 1994 to 1998. Her academic background laid the foundation for her extensive experience in various sectors, including e-commerce, retail, distribution, FMCG, technology hardware, and contract manufacturing. Connell's expertise also includes managing supply chain and third-party logistics operations across Europe, the USA, and China.
Background
Before joining Walker Edison, Suzanne Connell accumulated significant experience in operations management. She worked at TAG Company as Director of Operations for 15 years, from 2003 to 2018. Earlier in her career, she held positions at Renault as a Commercial Trainee for seven months and at Rolls-Royce as a Graduate Trainee for one year. These roles contributed to her comprehensive understanding of operational excellence and strategic leadership.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Suzanne Connell has played a key role in achieving financial and operational excellence within organizations. Her collaborative leadership style has been instrumental in driving successful outcomes in various projects, particularly in the context of Walker Edison's expansion in Europe. Connell's strategic focus on operations and partner networks has contributed to the company's growth trajectory in the competitive market.