Susie Hargreaves OBE to leave IWF after 13 years’ 'distinguished service'

Published:  Fri 26 Jul 2024

After 13 successful years at the helm of the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), Susie Hargreaves OBE is leaving to take up a new opportunity.

Susie said: “It’s been the privilege of my life to lead the IWF, and the fabulous team, working together to eliminate online child sexual abuse.”

The IWF said: “We want to thank Susie for her long and distinguished service, and we wish her the very best for the future.”

Tags

IWF welcomes Danish Presidency efforts to prevent legal gap in CSAM detection, but calls for greater ambition as negotiations move forward

IWF welcomes Danish Presidency efforts to prevent legal gap in CSAM detection, but calls for greater ambition as negotiations move forward

While providing legal certainty is desirable, the IWF says voluntary detection alone is not enough to meet the scale of the child sexual abuse crisis online.

11 November 2025 Statement
IWF welcomes Ofcom duties, but warns more needed to realise ‘hopes of a safer internet’

IWF welcomes Ofcom duties, but warns more needed to realise ‘hopes of a safer internet’

New online safety guidelines need to be more ambitious if the “hopes of a safer internet” are to be realised, the IWF warns.

16 December 2024 Statement
UK and US Unite to Tackle Online Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation

UK and US Unite to Tackle Online Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation

The UK and US lead the charge in global efforts to combat online child exploitation through stronger safeguards and innovative technologies.

15 October 2024 Statement