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Suze Dowling is the Chief Business Officer at Pattern Brands, leveraging her extensive experience in the early-stage landscape to drive the company's revenue and business operations.

In her capacity as Chief Business Officer, Suze collaborates closely with the CEO, leadership team, and Board of Directors to actualize Pattern's full potential and meet its projected goals. Her purview spans all operational facets of the company, including the establishment of new functions geared towards fostering sustainable growth. This encompasses oversight of Brand General Management, Revenue, and Core Shared Service Functions.

A recognized thought leader in the industry, Suze is sought after to share insights on scaling omnichannel growth, achieving profitability, and optimizing brand performance at prestigious industry events. Her expertise and perspectives are also regularly featured in prominent business and consumer press outlets. Passionate about helping founders navigate the intersection of innovation and practicality, Suze’s playbook, The DTC Operator, is a ‘how-to’ for turning entrepreneurial vision into reality.

From guiding entrepreneurs through the ideation phase to navigating multiple successful exits, Suze has been instrumental in shaping the trajectory of numerous ventures. Before co-founding Pattern, Suze held the position of General Manager at Gin Lane, a prominent NY-based independent agency specializing in launching challenger start-ups. Here, she excelled in balancing growth, profitability, and quality while overseeing the agency's P&L. During her tenure, Gin Lane played a pivotal role in launching over 50 digitally native vertical brands, including Harry’s, Hims, and SmileDirectClub, contributing to a staggering $15 billion in aggregate startup value.

Originally hailing from Australia, Suze graduated with Honors from the University of Technology, Sydney.