Saussan Khalil is a language researcher and teacher, as well as a leader in the field of Arabic language and literature. She has held numerous senior positions at top universities, including the University of Cambridge and the University of Leeds, where she also earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Arabic Language and Literature. In addition to her academic achievements, Saussan is a successful social entrepreneur, having founded and directed Kalamna CIC, an organization that promotes Arabic language and culture. Her expertise in teaching Arabic as a foreign language is world-renowned, and she has served as an examiner for Cambridge Assessment. Saussan is also a former editor at Oxford University Press and has experience as an operations and quality manager.