Susan joined NISP in June 2005 and was appointed in conjunction with the Local Government Association. She has a wealth of local government experience, having worked at both county and district local authority level for 15 years. This includes a 3 year post as Leader of Stratford on Avon District Council.
Susan has a PhD in Biology and an MSc in Environmental Services. She also has in depth knowledge of agricultural technologies, renewable energy, planning, biodiversity and climate change issues that will not only benefit NISP, but help to maximise business opportunities by closer working with local authorities through the programme.