NEW YORK – Su Hilty has been promoted to vice president of marketing for 7 W New York, according to Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. (MMPI).  Hilty previously served as director of marketing for 7 W New York.

In her new post, Hilty will continue to oversee 7 W’s initiatives, as she takes on a larger role as a member of the 7 W executive team. Hilty will be responsible for providing senior level direction and management of 7 W’s internal and external marketing activities.

“Hilty has an unparalleled work ethic and possesses a very unique passion for business,” said Chris Collins, vice president and general manager, 7 W New York. “She is a seasoned professional who is a role model within our business and the many industries that we service.  I look forward to continuing to work more closely with Hilty in her new role as a senior executive here at 7 W New York.”

Hilty has served as  director of marketing for 7 W New York for the past five years. Prior to joining MMPI, Hilty was the vice president of marketing for 225 Fifth Avenue, The NY Gift Building. When the building was sold in 2004, Hilty was recruited by MMPI to join the 7 W New York team.

Hilty began her career at Bloomingdale’s where she gained expertise in product launches, divisional and program startups. She also worked at Gucci and established the luxury brand's  wholesale operation in the U.S. Hilty then spent nine years with Liz Claiborne Accessories where, as vice president of marketing, she was responsible for sales promotion, product training/education and presentation of all the Liz Claiborne accessory categories.

Hilty was recently named president of the New York Chapter of the International Furnishings & Design Association (IFDA). She is also a member of the Home Products Advisory board of the Fashion Institute of Technolog and is, an active member of The Fashion Group International (FGI). 

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