Dr Sue Baxter

Dr. Sue Baxter is an accomplished leader in innovation and business partnerships, currently serving as the Director at the University of Sussex since January 2019. Prior to this role, Dr. Baxter held significant positions such as Director of Research, Enterprise & Social Partnerships at the University of Brighton and Partnership Advisor at the City of London Corporation. Notable achievements include leading UK-EU negotiations for substantial funding packages while serving in various deputy director roles at the Department of Business, Innovation & Skills, which contributed to economic growth and regulatory advancements in telecommunications. Dr. Baxter has extensive experience in corporate affairs and policy development across multiple government departments and local authorities, coupled with a strong academic background in sociology and economic and social studies.