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The CISI has appointed a qualified civil engineer its new global director of learning.
 
Prior to joining the CISI Susan Clements was head of qualifications at the Institution of Civil Engineers, having previously been membership development officer.
 
After graduating, from Oxford University, she qualified as a Chartered Civil Engineer with WS Atkins before moving into consulting with PwC.

Mid-way through her career she took time out to bring up her family, during which she did voluntary work in the education sector.

Ms Clements was chair of governors for a number of schools and sat on Buckinghamshire County Council’s overview and scrutiny committee for children’s services.
 
He is a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers.
 
Simon Culhane, Chartered FCSI, CISI chief executive, said: “We are delighted to have attracted someone of Susan’s stature and experience to join us in this important and strategic role.

“Susan’s experience across the portfolios of learning, qualifications, IT, membership and career development will be invaluable as we respond to the growing global appetite for our professionalism programme.”
 
Ms Clements said: “I am excited to be joining CISI.

“I am very much looking forward to working with its members and with my new colleagues to promote the highest standards of ethics and competence within the profession.”