Susan Devoy
Roles: Speaker
Themes: Lifestyle & Wellbeing, Motivation, Sports
Dame Susan Devoy is an engaging and motivational speaker who brings warmth, conviction and a wealth of lived experience to the stage.
Ranked as the world’s number one squash player for almost a decade, Dame Susan dominated international squash throughout the 1980s and early 1990s. She held the World Women’s Squash Championship title from 1983 until her retirement in 1992 and won the British Open eight times. Her achievements earned her multiple New Zealand Sportswoman of the Year titles and national honours, including appointment as a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
Beyond sport, Dame Susan has continued to lead and serve. From 2013 to 2018, she held the role of Race Relations Commissioner, where she championed conversations around diversity, inclusion and social cohesion. Her leadership experience also spans governance and community roles across health, sport and social sector organisations, reflecting her long-standing commitment to positive change.
On stage, Dame Susan draws on both her sporting career and her public leadership experience. She shares entertaining stories from her time at the top of world sport — including encounters with global figures — alongside thoughtful reflections on resilience, responsibility and inclusion. Her presentations are honest, relatable and often humorous, while challenging audiences to consider their role in creating stronger teams and communities.
Audiences leave feeling energised, encouraged and inspired to strive not just for personal excellence, but for meaningful impact.
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