Suzanne Baxter

Senior Independepent Non-Executive Director

Appointed: 2022

Suzanne has substantial listed company experience and expertise gained in both executive and non-executive roles. She has held a range of commercially focused financial, M&A and operational roles, including serving as CFO of Mitie Group plc, where she supported the business through transformative acquisitive and organic growth. Suzanne is currently an Independent Member of PwC ‘s Public Interest Body, Audit Oversight Body, Audit Partner Remuneration and Admissions Committee, and Audit Committee. She is the External Board Member of Pinsent Masons International LLP.  Suzanne served as a Non-Executive Director and Audit Committee Chair for Ascential plc until October 2024 and also previously served as a Non-Executive Director and Audit Committee Chair of WH Smith plc. A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, she trained with PwC and specialised in Corporate Finance at Deloitte. Suzanne also has a wealth of experience in workplace inclusion and was formerly a Commissioner for Equality and Human Rights for Great Britain.

Committees: Audit Committee (Chair), Remuneration Committee, Nomination Committee, Sustainability & ESG Committee