Notable speeches and interviews
LYON
The Global Fund conference
Susannah is a fluent French speaker and hosted the 6th Replenishment Conference for the Global Fund in Lyon, France. She opened debates with her speech and interviewed health ministers, CEOs and leaders of NGOs about key pharma developments.
''You played an important role in the success of the Conference, thanks to your professionalism in presenting and facilitating high-level discussions''
Peter Sands, Global Fund Executive Director.
DUBAI
World Green Economy summit
Susannah has twice hosted the World Green Economy Summit and is seen here interviewing President François Hollande about the Paris climate accord and his time in office, in French.
She was invited back again the subssequent year to interview the former President of Colombia Juan Manuel Santos about the economic benefits of maintaining diversity in nature and the green funding streams available for other nations to adopt.
OSLO
Our Ocean summit
Susannah presented at and chaired this crucial environmental and economic conference alongside the Norwegian PM Crown Prince Haakon and former US Secretary of State John Kerry.
''Susannah did a superb job. She showed an excellent grasp of the wide-ranging content of the conference and also absorbed new information in an impressive manner. We've only positive feedback, with participants pointing out her enthusiasm, energy and humour, as well as her professionalism.''
Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
ISTANBUL
Allinial Global keynote
Susannah made the keynote speech at Allinial's global annual conference bringing together audit and accountancy professionals worldwide in Istanbul. She focused on the advent of AI, technological change and financial market repercussions as part of the 'winning together' theme.
''An insightful keynote. Your story about technology transition for single person newscasting really brought home the mindset of the AI transformation.''
Chad Bening, Director Barnes Denning
TROMSØ
Arctic Frontiers
Susannah has presented to delegates and chaired Arctic Frontiers in Tromsø, Northern Norway since 2022, leading debates on economic development, climate change and geopolitical tensions.
"We are deeply grateful for the collaboration with you over the past three years. Your professionalism and ability and willingness to find solutions has made a deep impact."
Anu Fredrikson, Executive Director of Arctic Frontiers
MIAMI
The Art of Saving the Ocean
Susannah made the opening speech and chaired this global event which brought together academics, environmental campaigners, finance chiefs and former miltary officers to examine re-wilding best practice to help preserve and restore ocean life, focusing specifically on streams of green finance.
Her speech was published in the prestigious international magazine Nautilus.
LONDON
Keynote speeches
Susannah has made many keynote speeches for organisations in London including Smarter Payments, the British Manufacturing Consortium, Omers Canadian pension fund, Ex-forces in Business and the RadioCentre economic summit.
''Susannah captivated the audience
and was very insightful''
Reed & Mackay.
''Susannah was an excellent keynote speaker at DTX Europe - I was impressed with her depth of knowledge, professionalism and adaptability.''
DTX Europe
'Susannah is incredible and elvated the morning with valuable insight.''
CoreNet
DAVOS
World Economic Forum keynote
"Susannah’s rendition of the current global economic climate interlaced with witty anecdotes from her career lay the perfect grounds for conversation with our private-sector guestlist."
Frederike Gardiner, TBD Media
International broadcaster and podcaster
BBC Breakfast
TV Breakfast reporter
Susannah was a reporter and presenter for the UK's biggest TV morning show, BBC Breakfast., reporting on business, economics and defence. Here, interviewing pilots going through fast jet training at her former military college, RAF Cranwell.
BBC Business
BBC Business anchor
Susannah anchored the main business programmes on the global flagship channel BBC World and the BBC World Service including World Business Report, Talking Business, Work Life and Your Money. She also presented Business Matters on the BBC World Service.
Financial expert
Financial markets guest
Susannah is an award winning money and markets expert and is in demand for her analysis of economic and business news on international networks BBC, CNBC, Bloomberg, TRT and CGTN and UK programmes Good Morning Britain, BBC Breakfast, Pollitics Live, 5 News, Channel 4 News, Times Radio, LBC, 5 Live.
Biz podcasts
Financial podcaster
Susannah is the host of Switch Your Money On Investment podcast for Hargreaves Lansdown, which has made the top ten for UK business podcasts. She is a regular guest on other financial podcasts including Which? Money and All Things Money.
Tech podcasts
Microsoft and EY
Susannah is the presenter of the the EY and Microsoft Tech Directions podcast and the EY Tax and Law in Focus podcast. She was the co-host of the popular tech podcast Backspace and Beyond with BBC tech editor Zoe Kleinman, described as 'brilliant' by BBC Radio 2' Steve Wright.
Global conference chair
Social Media Week,
Warsaw
Interviewing Mel Bound, CEO & founder of the global movement This Woman Runs about using social media to power campaigns.
Green Economy Summit,
Dubai
Chairing a debate over 'greenwashing' at the World Green Economy summit
International Banking Summit, Kuwait City
Moderating a discussion at the central bank governors' summit on the world economy
Sustainable Finance Forum
Abu Dhabi
Hosting the Sustainable Finance Forum during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week
Global Air and Space Chiefs
London
Susannah has chaired this annual meeting of the Chief of the Air Staff's Air and Space Chiefs Conference for three consecutive years. As a former RAF Reserves Sqn Ldr she is adept at leading debate on the key issues at stake for military forces.
'Your presence at this event makes all the difference in elevating it to a new level of professionalism.'' Group Captain Paul Sanger-Davies, RAF.
European Nuclear Energy Forum
Prague and Bratislava
Susannah has been the MC and debate chair at this crucial European Commission conference on multiple occasions, and will host again this Autumn. The event helps devise policy for nuclear power across Europe.
'It is with thanks to you that the conference became a platform for engaging, informative and thought-stimulating exchanges.'' - ENEF representative
Norwegian Shipowners Association
Oslo
Susannah has chaired the Norwegian Shipowners Association annual conference for consecutive years including 2024. The event focuses on the geo-political trends and economic issues facing the industry.
'We got wonderful feedback from the audience for your well led, well timed, on stage performance.'' Christine Korme, Director of Comms
OECD and Paris Club
Paris
Susannah opened the OECD 2024 Better Policies, Better Lives summit in association with AARP with an opening speech in March 2024. She chaired debates focused on changing demographics and industry policies in the face of the trends rippling through the interantional labour market.
She also chaired the Paris Club forum in 2023, in both French and English to help find ways to alleviate the debt burden on developing countries throught debate including ministers, finance leaders and academics.
Thought leadership and awards
Columnist
Evening Standard, City AM
Susannah writes columns about her insights and experience spanning the worlds of finance, defence and the environment. She is one of the Evening Standards regular City Voices and also writes The Notebook for City AM on current financial trends. She also writes articles for Hargreaves Lansdown clients on macro-economic policy and markets movements affecting investments.
Multiple award winner
Headline money awards
Susannah has collected multiple awards at the annual headline money awards, the 'Oscars' of financial journalism. She was headline money 'expert of the year' 2022, her team won 'thought leadership of the year' 2023 and 'press team of the year' 2024. She has been recognised for her insightful, thought provoking commentary which makes complex issues understandable to wider audiences.
Financially fearless campaign
HL Ambassador
Susannah is one of the ambassadors for Hargreaves Lansdown's award-winning Financially Fearless Campaign aimed at closing the pay, investment and pensions gender gap. She hosts webinars and events and creates content for the campaign which demystifies the world of finance to encourage more women to take steps to bolster their financial resileince. She and her team scooped awards for thought leadership and diversity campaign at the Money Age awards 2024
Reserve forces ambassador
Former RAF Sqn Ldr
Susannah was a reserve in the Royal Air Force and led the combat camera team for a decade, rising to the rank of Sqn Ldr. She has been recognised for her leadership and resilience during her career by being invited to sign the Wall of Honour at RAF Cranwell where she also made a speech to current aircrew. She continues to campaign for the recognition of the huge benefits that reserves and veterans bring to business and industry, hosting events for the Forces in Mind Trust and Roche.
Awards and fundraising host
Monaco and London
Susannah has hosted awards and fundraising events, here presenting hte Clinuvel pharmaceutival fundraiser in Monaco. She has also presented awards to construction industry professionals, ex-forces in business and the property sector and public relations and marketing.
“Susannah - your professionalism and intelligence shines through - all the feedback is very positive, very smooth from start to finish. ” Richard Bradbury QMJ
'Susannah was a brilliant host and she gelled really well with our Chief exec on stage and they had some good “banter''
Bath Property Awards
Presenting BBC News
