Susan Paterson

Susan has over 25 years of experience as a professional director/chair having served on a number of private and public boards. She was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2015 for her services to corporate governance.

Susan has a Bachelor of Pharmacy and practiced as a pharmacist before moving into management roles in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Susan has a deep understanding of the health sector with many years spent as a clinician as well as a practice owner.

Susan chairs Steel and Tube Limited and Theta System Limited. Other board roles include the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, Les Mills Holdings Limited, EROAD Limited and Lodestone Energy Limited. Past directorships include Airways NZ (Chair), Electricity Authority, Goodman Property Trust, Transpower NZ Limited, Abano Healthcare Group Limited, St Cuthbert’s College, Ports of Auckland and Sky Network Television Limited.

Susan completed an MBA at London Business School.