Susan Marie Paterson is a businessperson who has been at the helm of 9 different companies and currently occupies the position of Independent Chairman of Steel & Tube Holdings Ltd., Chairman at Theta Systems Ltd., Independent Non-Executive Chairman for Eroad Ltd. and Chairman for Evolution Healthcare. Ms. Paterson is also Professional Director at Institute of Directors in New Zealand, Inc. and Director-National Cycling Centre at Avantidrome and on the board of 10 other companies.

Susan Marie Paterson previously occupied the position of Chairman for The New Zealand Ecolabelling Trust, Chairman of Home of Cycling, Director at Airways International Ltd., Director- NZ Eco Labeling Trust at Environmental Choice New Zealand, General Manager for Wiremarkers Australia Pty Ltd., Chairman of Airways Corporation of New Zealand Ltd. and Chairman for Auckland Hockey Association, Inc.

She received an MBA from London Business School and an undergraduate degree from the University of Otago.