Sue Hardwick has worked in the field of public relations and event management for the past 28 years. She was a board director at one of the UK's top PR consultancies and has run her own business specialising in sponsorship, event management and media relations. She has close links with the leisure marine industry handling global communications for one of Europe's leading boat builders - Sealine International and the world's largest sailing regatta Cowes Week.

Clients have included blue chip companies  such as BMW, British Telecom, Glenmorangie, Skandia Life, Whyte and Mackay, IPC Media and top international sporting events from the America's Cup to the UK's National Women's Rugby Challenge.

Sue Hardwick is an experienced advisor on communications issues and has handled a wide portfolio of UK and international clients