Susan Long

Background

About Susan Long

A highly motivated and enthusiastic problem-solver, with a passionate interest in transformative economic development and the role of technology. Extensive experience in Private Sector Development, working from policy to enterprise level, engaging with large corporates to SMEs, government, UN, donors, and the private equity industry. Key skills and experience: Manufacturing, distributed manufacturing and makerspace operation- Set-up and running of makerspaces and makerspace networks - Open source and open hardware platforms - Production best practice, especially Kaizen and lean manufacturing for SMEs Advisory/strategic support to business (from MNCs to SMEs), with a focus on- Investment readiness and commercial due diligence - Corporate strategic reviews National/sector level analysis and policy/intervention design and implementation- Market systems analysis (M4P)- UNIDO Competitive Industrial Performance methodology - Value chain analysis People & Partnership Building- Establishment of specialist units within existing government structures - Recruiting, managing and mentoring consultants and staff members - Establishing working groups with private sector representatives Creative & Communications- Basic graphic design and copy-writing (MS Office)- Authoring articles, blog posts, thought-pieces, presentations - Fashion and product design and production.