Susan Berdo is the Strategic Programme Manager within the Business Investment Team at Kent County Council, bringing over 26 years of experience in the business support sector. For more than 16 years at Kent County Council, she has played a key role in designing and delivering impactful programmes, like the Kent & Medway Business Fund and the Kent & Medway Growth Hub that drive business growth and employment. Her expertise spans both financial and non-financial support, including government-funded initiatives that have supported a diverse range of businesses and workforce development programmes across the region.