Susan Russell

With over 20 years of experience in the tourism, events and cultural sectors, Susan is currently Head of Marketing, Communications & Sponsorship at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society.  As the largest ticketing event in the world outwith a FIFA World Cup or an Olympic Games, Susan's team are responsible for commercial revenue generation, campaigns to promote the Festival Fringe to audiences around the world, and support 900 accredited media every August.  Susan is Founder & Chair of Women in Tourism and also Vice-Chair of the Edinburgh Napier University Events & Festivals Advisory Board.