The Landscape Institute (LI) has announced the appointment of its new permanent chief executive, Sue Morgan.
Sue joins the LI from Design Council, where she oversaw the expansion and growth of a diverse portfolio of projects and programmes – first as Director of Architecture and the Built Environment, then Executive Director, and finally as Interim CEO.
Sue brings a dizzying breadth of experience and knowledge to her new role. Her 25-year-plus career in the built environment, urban renewal and placemaking includes the delivery of the National Design Guide, High Streets Task Force, Home of 2030, and work with major infrastructure clients such as Network Rail and Highways England.
Prior to joining Design Council, Sue has worked as CEO of Wandle Valley Regional Park Trust, founder of placemaking consultancy Around the Block Ltd, and a landscape architect and further education lecturer. She has held senior positions with London local authorities, Groundwork London, Building Services Research Information Association (BSRIA), and a number of London Urban Study Centres.
She is also a director of the Parks Alliance, a Civic Trust Buildings and Landscape Awards Assessor, and has judged a number of prestigious awards, including the Landscape Institute, New London, AJ Architecture, and Pineapples Awards.
“I’m thrilled to be joining the LI as chief executive and can’t wait to start work later this year with the Board, staff team, and our amazing members,” said Sue.
“Having worked in the built and natural environment for more than 25 years, I can see the crucial role the landscape profession has to play. Our members’ unique insight spans the whole lifecycle of planning, creating, and managing a wide range of habitats and places. I’m looking forward to forming new partnerships and working closely with our existing stakeholders to put this holistic vision at the heart of policy and development.
“My priorities as chief executive will be upholding the LI’s values and mission, delivering our existing corporate strategy, and shaping a bold new strategy for 2023 onwards – not least to foster enthusiasm and support from a new and diverse generation of landscape professionals, whose skills have never been more important for our wellbeing, economy, and planetary health.”
