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Nesta is a research and innovation foundation. We apply our deep expertise in applied methods to design, test and scale solutions to some of the biggest challenges of our time, working across the innovation lifecycle.

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Sue McDonald

Head of Finance

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Sue McDonald

Corporate Services

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Sue is Nesta's Head of Finance.

Sue's main responsibility is ensuring that Nesta's finances comply with the financial standards of the Charity Commission and Companies House along with producing the annual financial statements for Nesta and its subsidiaries.

She has previously worked in the not for profit sector for over 15 years, working for central government, local authorities and charitable organisations.

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