Suzy Black

Suzy graduated in 1998 from University College London and subsequently gained a Masters from London School of Economics in 2001. She has been involved with the LSE’s Court of Governors since 2004 as a school governor and member of the remuneration committee.

Since 2014 Suzy has been the Group HR Director at Guardian News and Media with executive responsibility for the People and Culture. Before joining GMG, Suzy was the Chief People Officer at Lloyd’s of London, the world’s specialist insurance market, conducting business in more than 200 countries. In her early career, she held senior positions across a diverse range of businesses including ICI, Barclays, MSN UK, The Women & Equality Unit and The London Assembly.

Suzy has also previously been a board member of The Fawcett Society one of the UK’s leading charities campaigning for gender equality and women’s rights at work, at home and in public life.