We’re excited to share that Professor Susan Jebb OBE, Professor of Diet and Population Health in the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, has been recognised by The House magazine in the 2025 Women in Westminster: The 100 list in her role as Chair of the Food Standards Agency.
The Women in Westminster: The 100 celebrates the achievements and valuable role women play in public life by recognising one hundred women from across the world of Westminster who are leading the way in politics and public services, from parliamentarians, journalists and civil servants to campaigners, think tankers, public affairs professionals and beyond.
A board of Patrons with cross-party political experience from both Houses of Parliament, as well as years of expertise from Whitehall, political journalism, and public affairs, select one hundred women from a wide range of nominations of people who have led the way in politics and public services over the past year, inspiring others and influencing life in Westminster.
Professor Jebb was selected by the panel for her role leading the Food Standards Agency. She took over as Chair in 2021 and was due to step down in 2024 as her three-year tenure came to an end. However, following intervention by ministers, she agreed to extend her time in the role until the end of 2027. Under her leadership, the FSA has undergone a number of large-scale changes including delivering a major overhaul of local authority food safety inspections.
Alongside her role in the FSA, Professor Jebb leads the Health Behaviours team in NDPCHS, researching ways to support healthier and more sustainable diets to improve the health of people and the planet.
The Women in Westminster panel recognised Professor Jebb’s ability to navigating the complexities of public health and food safety, noting her to be an increasingly important voice in discussions on pressing issues such as obesity and food security in the nation’s wider food system.