Meet Distillery: Torie Sutton, International Head of Finance

Our distinctive workforce members are the driving pressure behind all that we do at Distillery, and so they really deserve recognition!

In our “Meet Distillery” sequence, we introduce you to a few of the proficient consultants who assist us (and our companions) deliver concepts to life.

Immediately, we’d wish to introduce Torie, our superb International Head of Finance!

Introduce your self, your background/experience, and your place at Distillery

I’m a finance and accounting skilled with 18 years of expertise, 13 years {of professional} companies expertise. I’ve been a advisor and have Large 4 expertise.  I maintain a CPA license however have a deep love for Finance. I’m Distillery’s International Head of Finance. The Accounting and Finance features roll as much as me. I joined Distillery October 2022.

Given your work expertise, what are your greatest strengths that you just deliver to your function at Distillery?

Efficiency and course of enchancment are my best strengths that I deliver to Distillery. My capability to evaluate an organization’s present state, future targets and create a plan that addresses quick time period and long run dangers, prices, and advantages is one thing an organization in development stage wants.

What has been your favourite half about being on the Distillery workforce?

The individuals. I’ve a tremendous workforce of direct studies and my friends have been a pleasure to work with. 

What are some abilities or subjects you’re studying about proper now?

Inflation/economics in LaTam

What’s your secret work-related “pet peeve” associated to your function/trade that doesn’t actually matter however drives you loopy?

Identical day conferences. I usually have already got my day deliberate earlier than everybody else will get up. 

Espresso or tea? What number of cups in a typical workday? 

I like each however my default is espresso. I eat a number of cups a day. On common about 3.

What do you get pleasure from doing outdoors of labor? 

I get pleasure from aggressive bowling. I’m presently working with a bowling coach to proceed to enhance my bowling in order that I carry out higher at tournaments. 

What are three to 5 hashtags that describe you (each personally and professionally)?

#FiscalResponsibility 

What’s your most-used/favourite emoji? 

🥰🫣

What’s your favourite e-book (or what are you presently studying)?

I’m presently studying The Misadventures of Awkward Black Woman

What’s your very best trip (or what trip did you final take)?

My very best trip entails a seaside and nice seafood. I don’t want any excursions. Simply napping on a seaside with meals and refreshing drinks in between. My final trip was to Punta Cana, DR

What languages are you able to converse?

English and AAVE

In the event you might stay in any metropolis, the place wouldn’t it be?

I don’t know however I’m all in favour of dwelling in a couple of totally different cities for 3-4 months over the following few years to find out the place my husband and I’ll stay as soon as the children are out of the home. We’re open to strategies so as to add to our checklist. Portugal is likely one of the nations to probe for now.

Distillery is fortunate to have somebody like Torie on our workforce. She brings not solely a ardour for Funds, but additionally a deep dedication to taking her function to new heights. We will’t wait to see all of the superb issues she’s going to proceed to perform and contribute to our development and success. Thanks for being such an superior a part of our workforce, Torie!