Suzie Norton

Suzie Norton is a prominent figure in the UK's creative and cultural sectors with extensive experience and expertise. Here are some key details about her:

Professional Background

Suzie Norton is the Founder Director of Zanna Creative, a UK-based creative enterprise focused on growing the creative industries.14 She has 25 years of experience in various senior positions within the UK's creative and cultural sectors, including:

• CEO of a regional screen agency
• Political Correspondent in Westminster
• BBC Senior Broadcast Journalist
• Director of a film office
• Independent feature film producer1

Current Roles and Affiliations

• Member of British Screen Forum (invited)13
• Director of Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Trust14
• Clore Fellow1
• Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts1

Expertise and Specializations

Suzie is recognized as a UK authority on:

• Creative industries
• Cluster development
• Creative economy1

Her specific areas of expertise include:

• Formulating strategy
• Public sector bid writing
• Large-scale project management
• Public-private partnerships
• Stakeholder management1

Recent Work

As the leader of Zanna Creative, Suzie:

• Develops national and regional creative industries strategies
• Facilitates collaboration between public and private sectors
• Recently secured over £5 million in public funds for industry-body Create Central
• Serves as the screen specialist for the Thames Estuary Production Corridor
• Works on the BFI's FAN Year five evaluation team1

Education and Training

• BA in British Politics
• Clore Fellowship (Clore Leadership Programme)
• Various specialized training in areas such as strategy formulation, coaching, storytelling for business, and design thinking1

Suzie Norton's extensive experience and diverse roles in the creative industries make her a valuable member of the British Screen Forum, where she contributes to discussions on policy and industry developments in the UK screen sectors.2