Suzie Yorke

Suzie Yorke has a diverse work experience spanning over 30 years. Suzie is currently the CEO and Co-Founder of The Better Chocolates, a position they have held since 2022. Prior to this, they were the Board Member and Founder of Love Good Fats, a disruptive food startup that achieved impressive growth, exceeding $100 million in revenues in just 3 years. Suzie also served as the CEO and Founder of Love Good Fats from 2016 to 2021.

Before their success in the food industry, Suzie worked as a Principal at Healthy Me Brand Accelerator starting in 2013, where they specialized in natural health products consulting and worked with various clients in Canada and the US. From 2012 to 2013, they served as the VP of Marketing at Wellnx Life Sciences Inc., and from 2008 to 2012, they held the position of VP of Marketing at Weight Watchers.

Suzie's earlier career includes roles such as Director of Marketing at Swiss Herbal Remedies, ConAgra Foods, and HJ Heinz. Before that, they worked as a Marketing Manager at Frito Lay and began their career as a Brand Manager at Procter & Gamble, where they gained valuable marketing experience.

Throughout their career, Suzie has demonstrated expertise in marketing, innovation, and consumer research. Suzie is known for their ability to work well with owner-entrepreneur companies and has a strong understanding of regulations in the industry.

Suzie Yorke obtained a Bachelor of Engineering degree in electrical engineering from McGill University, studying there from 1986 to 1990. Prior to attending McGill, Suzie attended CEGEP Bois de Boulogne, where they pursued a Sciences degree. The exact timeframe for their studies at CEGEP Bois de Boulogne is not specified. In terms of additional certifications, Suzie obtained the Fair Trade Certified designation from Fairtrade Canada in January 2022. Suzie also holds the Certified Women's Business Enterprise certification from WEConnect International and the WBE Canada certification, which they obtained in 2022 and 2019, respectively.