Professor Sue Black OBE

Initiator
DISC Type : Di

Founder at Women in Tech Power Network

United Kingdom

Overview

Professor Sue Black is a multi-award-winning computer scientist and technology evangelist at Durham University, recognized as one of the most influential women in UK tech. She earned her PhD from London South Bank University and is lauded by peers as inspirational, authentic, and resilient. Her work focuses on digital inclusion and eliminating bias in AI.

Sue is a social entrepreneur passionate about empowering underserved communities through technology, founding initiatives like TechUPWomen and #techmums. A trustee for Comic Relief, she draws on her personal experience of escaping poverty as a young single parent to drive social change. Her interests include reading, social media, and knitting.

Unique fact: Sue led the successful social media campaign to save Bletchley Park, the historic home of the World War II codebreakers.

Personality Overview

Friendly Challenger

Risk-Accepting

Impact-Oriented

They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.  They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They usually prefer to drive the conversation.

Topics They Care About

Women in Tech
Founded multiple organizations like TechUPWomen, the Women in Tech Power Network, and #techmums to support and retrain women into technology careers.
Bias in AI
Leads a research group at Durham University focused on eliminating bias in AI, collaborating with industry and government to create practical tools and techniques.
Digital Inclusion
Passionate about making technology an enabler for everyone, especially underserved communities, and has advised the UK government on digital skills.

Media Appearances

Professor has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2025
Founder at Women in Tech Power Network
11-2021
Visiting Professor at Cranfield University
11-2018
Professor of Computer Science and Technology Evangelist at Durham University
2-2018
Board Trustee at Comic Relief
12-2015
Honorary Professor at University College London

Education

1-1994 - 9-2001
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from London South Bank University
12-1993 - 9-2001
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from London South Bank University

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Exp : 15 Location : United Kingdom Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founder at Women in Tech Power Network
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Insights For Selling To Professor Sue

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product
  • Look like someone who is on top of their game
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it

DONT's

  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Professor Sue is

  • Belief in the value of the product, relationship and a sense of accomplishment matter the most.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Professor Sue

  • They are not shy of saying no if they do not develop trust in your product.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Professor Sue move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Professor Sue take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Professor Sue

Personality Compatibility


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