"After a decade working in educational leadership across both mainstream and alternative provision, I witnessed firsthand the pressing need for systemic change. At Impetus, I am committed to supporting and enabling colleagues to drive impact and empower organisations supporting young people across the UK."

"Impetus is a great marriage of the passion and dedication you would expect from an organisation working to transform the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds with the focus on genuine and measurable impact that an evidence-based approach can yield. The proof is in the results achieved by our portfolio partners, and I'm happy to be working in an organisation punching above its weight by leveraging the best possible interventions by these partners with our own influencing and leadership-building work."

“Ending a first meeting with a potential portfolio partner and saying to myself ‘this Chief Exec takes nothing for granted, is very reflective about her organisation's impact and is open about her leadership challenges' – that, was a very exciting moment, and the start of a great partnership.”

"Supporting organisations to find what works and taking their impact to scale is more vital than ever in tackling the barriers that hold back too many young people. Impetus and our partners are uniquely placed to take those voices to power and achieve lasting change.”

"Having been part of the Impetus portfolio for 10 years as a portfolio partner, I've experienced first hand the transformative difference Impetus makes to partner organisations, in turn benefitting thousands of children and young people with impactful delivery across the country, alongside powerful influencing work. I'm thrilled to be joining as CEO to take this work forward with a brilliant and inspiring team."

Susannah Hardyman MBE joined as Chief Executive in January 2025. 

Read Susannah's full bio here.