Susan Hawkins, CPA

CFO/COO

Susan Hawkins is Whipstitch’s full-time Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operations Officer. Susan has extensive experience working with both digitally native and retail driven CPG companies, having worked with both start-ups and large strategics.

She started her career working at EY, moved onto roles as sell-side Equity Analyst in the financial services sector and at the risk of dating herself, the new world of eCommerce. She started her own consulting firm, focusing on accounting systems, processes, and improvements.

Susan holds an MBA in Finance from the Stern School of Business at NYU and a BS in Accounting from Lehigh University. She lives in coastal Connecticut with her family and dog, where she can be found relaxing on the beach with a book, exploring local craft beers, and traveling as often as possible.

 

Why it’s personal to Susan

“I have always been excited to help companies create a financial roadmap for navigating complex situations that will ultimately lead to growth and sustained success. Having had my own company and knowing the entrepreneurial journey gives me great respect for the risk that founders and their teams take to put their ideas and innovations into the world. That along with my passion for products that are better for our bodies and better for the planet has led me to work with numerous CPG companies over the years. So, to be part of a team that works every single day to help great companies grow and thrive, that’s truly personal to me.”