HM The Queen has appointed a new Lord-Lieutenant of the County of Bedfordshire who will take up the position when Helen Nellis retires.
Susan Lousada DL will formally become Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the County of Bedfordshire on 06 September 2022.
“I am honoured and delighted to have been appointed by HM The Queen to the historic role of Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire,” said Susan.
“I look forward to representing our monarchy and serving all people that live and make their lives in Bedfordshire.”
Appointed a High Sheriff during the first week of lockdown, Susan who lives in Oakley has already been very active in the area.
In particular, she spearheaded an initiative to tackle digital poverty, resulting in the supply of a significant number of devices to underprivileged children.
In her professional life, Susan is an experienced professional director in the family’s property and investment company but has also focused on voluntary service.
Here she has had a particular emphasis on helping children and young people with various roles across the sector.
To name a few, Susan is currently vice-president of Bedfordshire NSPCC, an advisor to the senior management team overseeing the Schoolreaders charity, a Trustee of the Level Trust, and a Trustee of the HEART multi-academies trust in Bedford.
Susans says she now hopes to do more for the people of Bedfordshire, “I am passionate about Bedfordshire and will continue to help and promote all the organisations and individuals that work tirelessly to help others within our community.
“I am proud to recognise the huge progress that we have made as a County towards the building of a fairer, kinder, respectful community where all can flourish and feel welcome.
“It has been a wonderful experience to be part of the team led by the current Lord-Lieutenant who has worked so hard to support this progress.”
Susan also paid tribute to current Lord-Lieutenant, Helen Nellis who has held the title since 2012, “she has fulfilled the role with dignity, integrity, energy and absolute commitment,” she said.
