Susan Johnson

Biography

Susan is a Non-Executive Director at the Planning Inspectorate. Susan was appointed Chief Executive of the County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service in 2005 where she had responsibility for leadership of the operational emergency service.

She has previously worked for Yorkshire Forward, Regional Development Agency for Yorkshire and Humber and was Chief Executive of the Northern Business Forum.

Susan gained her Master in Business Administration at Durham University and graduated with a BA Hons Business and Finance (First Class) at Sunderland University.

Previous roles in government

  • Non-executive Director, Planning Inspectorate