Suzanne Laurita

Suzanne Laurita is a highly accomplished business leader with over 20 years of experience in driving growth and profitability for both U.S. and international brands. She currently holds the position of Vice President Retail Partnerships at Shop Premium Outlets, A Simon Digital Marketplace.1

Professional Background

Suzanne has an extensive career in retail and marketing, with a strong track record in:

• Cross-functional communication
• Relationship building
• Performance analysis
• Trend identification
• Process improvement

Her expertise spans various areas, including retail, wholesale, fashion, accessories, luxury goods, brand strategy, and strategic planning.

Education

Suzanne Laurita holds the following degrees:

• BS in Business Administration from Miami University
• MBA in Business Administration from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business

Career Progression

Throughout her career, Suzanne has held several key leadership positions:

1. Vice President Retail Partnerships at Shop Premium Outlets, A Simon Digital Marketplace (Current role)
2. Vice President Omni Channel Retail Partnerships at Rue Gilt Groupe
3. Vice President of Omni-Channel Retail Partnerships at Simon Property Group
4. AVP of National Retailer Marketing at Simon Property Group
5. Vice President of Marketing at Piaget
6. Senior Managing Director at Hill & Knowlton
7. Vice President of Brand Management at Bally
8. Vice President of Marketing at Montblanc

Current Role

In her position at Shop Premium Outlets, Suzanne is part of a company that combines Simon Premium Outlets with the e-commerce expertise of Rue Gilt Groupe to create a premier digital outlet shopping experience.1 The platform offers special deals and curated assortments from popular brands, all in one convenient location.1

Suzanne Laurita's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username suzanne-laurita-48a47b7, where she describes herself as a dynamic, experienced business leader.2