Susan Sawbridge (Sooz), Chair
Managing Partner & Co-Founder, Daylight
(full voting member)
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Sooz currently is a Managing Partner and co-founder of Daylight, a consultancy that focuses on the visitor economy. Her governance experience includes being Chair of the International Association of Events Hosts for advancing international advocacy, knowledge sharing and networking for the world’s leading major event hosts, and the Project Alliance Board for the entity established to build the infrastructure for the 36th America’s Cup. Sooz’s connection with WISPA began with the very first whiteboard sessions at NZOC to work through if, why and how New Zealand should bid to host the secretariat for the IWG on Women and Sport – delivered by WISPA. This was part of a wider drive to host multiple women’s events over a short period, creating some momentum for women in sport. For her part, Sooz led the government’s role in the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Rugby World Cup and Women’s Cricket World Cup as the Manager of New Zealand Major Events.