Dr Sue Paterson

Trustee

Dr Sue Paterson is President of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). A Specialist in veterinary dermatology and former president of both the British Veterinary Small Animal Association (BSAVA) and the European Society of Veterinary Dermatology, Sue has been an elected member of RCVS Council since 2014. She is currently Chair of the Advancement of the Professions Committee as well as the Working Party set up to look at how to increase access to the veterinary professions for disabled people. Furthermore, she is currently President of the World Association of Veterinary Dermatology.

Sue is passionate about making specialist veterinary advice accessible to both veterinary surgeons and the public. She has written seven veterinary dermatology text books, including three on ear disease, a subject on which she is considered to be a world authority. She has written more than 80 refereed publications in English, European and American journals and lectured all over the world, in more than 30 countries. 

Sue lives in Cumbria, has two children and in her spare time enjoys nothing more than long walks across the fells with her two Labradors, Saffron and Thornton.

Deri Watkins

Trustee

Deri is the Regional President for Europe and Australasia for Mars Pet Nutrition, a division of Mars Incorporated. He has been at Mars for over 20 years in a variety of roles, most recently as Regional President and before that as General Manager of the UK business. His experience includes a deep knowledge of Sales and Marketing, Digital Commerce, Strategy and Operations. Deri lives in Windsor with his wife and 3 children as well as a much loved cat and dog. This is Deri’s second charitable trustee position having previously served on the board of Sweet Charity.

In his spare time, Deri is a keen cyclist, a supporter of Welsh Rugby and an enthusiastic guitarist.