About Susanna Kempe
A graduate of Cambridge University, Susanna’s professional experience includes over 15 years in senior leadership roles in international B2B and learning businesses. Susanna began her career at the Institute for International Research (IIR) where she first worked with Lord Laidlaw, rising to Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). When IIR, which was the world’s largest organiser of commercial conferences, was acquired by Informa plc in 2005 Susanna was appointed CMO of the enlarged group and also led the public company’s investor relations programmes. She subsequently joined Emap Ltd as Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer and CEO of Emap Networks, that group’s conferences business. Later she became CEO of the fashion industry forecaster WGSN and was latterly Group Content and Marketing Partner of the leading strategy consultancy Brunswick Group. A German-American raised and educated in the UK and a committed internationalist, Susanna has been involved in globally trading businesses throughout her career, directing activity in the Americas, across continental Europe, and the Asia Pacific. Susanna has been extensively involved with education and professional development over many years. She was Head of Group Training and led the commercial acquisition and integration of a portfolio of corporate training businesses whilst at IIR; and created learning academies at both Informa and Emap. She believes experiencing and appreciating different cultures promotes better global understanding, creativity and leadership. She is passionate about the power of education to transform lives; and believes that we need to develop a new generation of diverse leaders who are curious, bold and devoted to decency, truthfulness, and innovation. Susanna is committed to diversity not only as a societal imperative but as a critical component of commercial success. As an advisor to the trustees of the Foundation, Susanna first learnt about its purpose and programmes before becoming its Chief Executive responsible for the Laidlaw Schools Trust, the Laidlaw Scholars and its other education programmes. Susanna read English and Philosophy at Newnham College, University of Cambridge. She has five half blues in swimming and water polo; and played netball and rowed for Newnham.
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What a beautiful story Rafia, thank you so much for sharing it. Your reflections are powerful and thought provoking. It is wonderful to hear how profoundly impactful your LiA was and I look forward to seeing where you go next. @Edward Brooks is working with the UN on a project all about Hope. Your commitment to walk towards it will make his heart sing.
I shared your post w Ed - he loved it.@Nikol Chen is working on lots of great things for our alumni so I very much hope that you will continue to be part of the Laidlaw community and feel supported and inspired by it as you move forward.
What a beautiful story Rafia, thank you so much for sharing it. Your reflections are powerful and thought provoking. It is wonderful to hear how profoundly impactful your LiA was and I look forward to seeing where you go next. @Edward Brooks is working with the UN on a project all about Hope. Your commitment to walk towards it will make his heart sing.
What a beautiful closing sentence Aleksandra - I hope with all my heart that your prayers are answered.
Thanks so much for this Kailynn, absolutely love your growth mindset, the lessons you learned and shared, and your description of the birds! This is a fantastic vlog.
@Luke Sewell - have you listened to the Rest is Politics US? It is equally brilliant. Congrats on the rowing!
This is so beautifully written Gitika, it has a stunning cinematic quality to it. I can picture you there so clearly in the amazing sights, sounds and sensory overload that is Chennai. Your experience reminds me irresistibly of the last time I was in India - I had five accidents in four days, including with a water buffalo, and loved every moment. I look forward to reading what comes next.
The water buffalo were walking down the side of the highway in the opposite direction of the traffic and one suddenly meandered into the traffic and straight towards our car. He wasn't hurt thanks to speedy reactions from the driver who slammed on the breaks, unfortunately the car behind us didn't react so quickly and bashed into us - as quite a lot of shouting and crossness ensued the water buffalo happily wandered back to his friends!
This is so beautifully written Gitika, it has a stunning cinematic quality to it. I can picture you there so clearly in the amazing sights, sounds and sensory overload that is Chennai. Your experience reminds me irresistibly of the last time I was in India - I had five accidents in four days, including with a water buffalo, and loved every moment. I look forward to reading what comes next.
Congratulations Michał Leszek Pietrzak, Elizabeth Reid, @Holly Toombs and @Yi Lin Zhao this is a fascinating paper. On page 18 you mention that some local authorities have put together a database of ECAs, however the footnote 8 references Singapore and the link there does not match your following reference to Singapore with footnote 10. I am not sure if the appendices numbering is out or whether there are footnotes missing from the entire paper. I would love to know which LAs have done this and explore the source material. Could you also provide me with the link to the source material regarding a four day week for teachers please? Did your research cover what categories would be the most useful to include in a database and what the accountabilities of both provider and recipient ought to be? Finally, was there anyone within the DfE who was particularly supportive of your recommendations? Sorry for all the questions and many thanks in advance for your consideration, Susanna