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Sue Elderfield

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Chief Operating Officer at West of England Music and Arts
📍 Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom

Sue Elderfield is the Chief Operating Officer at West of England Music and Arts, bringing extensive senior-level experience from her previous roles as Commercial and Supply Chain Director at QinetiQ. She has a strong background in commercial leadership within the defence and technology sector.

Sue is actively involved in community fundraising, having successfully raised £5, 000 for Guide Dogs to name a puppy in memory of her late father, who was a respected local historian. She also planned to run the Bristol Half Marathon to further support the charity.

In a meaningful tribute, Sue and her family named a guide dog puppy "Jimbo" after her fathers childhood nickname.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Chief Operating Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom
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Arts Sector Leadership
Her recent transition to COO of a music and arts organization after a long career in the defense technology industry highlights a clear professional focus in this area.
Community Fundraising
She led a successful family campaign to raise £5, 000 for the Guide Dogs charity and has participated in athletic challenges to generate further funds.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Chief Operating Officer
West of England Music and Arts
8-2022 - 1-2026
Commercial and Supply Chain Director
QinetiQ
1-2009 - 7-2022
Commercial Director
QinetiQ
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