Baroness Sue Campbell

Baroness Sue Campbell is a leading figure in the world of sports, famed for her former role as the Chairman of UK Sport and the Director of Women’s Football for The Football Association. Having also worked as a Lecturer in the Physical Education and Sports Science Department at Loughborough University, Sue is widely regarded as a preeminent authority on sports, leadership and teamwork. Now booked as a speaker for a range of corporate and sports events, Sue is hired to share the barriers that she has faced as a woman in sport and to inspire future generations to overcome barriers in work and society as a whole.

Beginning her career as a PE teacher, Sue enjoyed a successful career in education during the 1970s. She has formerly worked as the Deputy Director of Physical Education at Leicester University and as a Lecturer in Physical Education and Sports Science at Loughborough University. In the 1980s, she secured the position of Regional Officer for the East Midlands for the Sports Council of Great Britain. She has also since worked as the Deputy CEO and CEO of the National Coaching Foundation, the CEO of the Youth Sport Trust, an Adviser to the Department of Culture, Media and Sport and the Department for Education and Skills.

In 2003, Sue became the Chairman of UK Sport, working in the role for two terms and overseeing the successful performance of the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games. In 2016, Sue was made the Head of Women’s Football for The Football Association, and later made the Director of Women’s Football. Breaking glass ceilings in a male-dominated environment, Sue is regarded as a role model to many and encourages other women to overcome barriers put in their way by society. In recognition of her services to sports, Sue has been appointed MBE, CBE and DBE, as well as becoming the Baroness Campbell of Loughborough in the County of Leicestershire, sitting on the crossbenches of the House of Lords.

Named as one of the 100 Most Powerful Women in the United Kingdom by Woman’s Hour, Sue has forged her name in the history book of sports. Now booked as a speaker for a range of corporate events, Sue is booked to share the barriers that she has had to overcome to succeed in the sports industry. Having paved the way for women in sports, Sue is widely regarded as one of the most influential women in sports, with one of her biggest motivators being to help young sportswomen develop and grow. Teaching audiences how commitment, hard work and passion lead to success, book Baroness Sue Campbell for an empowering, insightful and engaging speech on the sports industry.