Susi Henson is a multi-award-winning entrepreneur, Senior Innovation and Growth Specialist, business coach and former Creative Director of internationally recognised luxury corsetry, lingerie and bridalwear label Eternal Spirits.

Founded in Nottingham’s historic Lace Market, Eternal Spirits became internationally known for its luxury corsetry, bridalwear and lingerie, combining traditional Victorian corsetry techniques with contemporary design and British craftsmanship. Over almost two decades, Susi built the label into a globally recognised British-made brand with clients, stockists and press coverage spanning the UK, Europe, the US and Asia.

Widely recognised as one of the leading corsetieres of her time, Susi’s work was sold in over 50 high end stockists around the world including sell out collections in Selfridges London and ASOS. Susi’s work wad also featured at London Fashion Week, the Cannes Film Festival, the Paris Lingerie Show and international exhibitions in Japan. Her designs were worn by celebrities including Dita Von Teese, Kylie Minogue, Leona Lewis, Britney Spears and Girls Aloud, as well as private clients and royalty.

The brand received multiple awards and international recognition throughout its growth, including Susi being named a finalist for UK Young Fashion Entrepreneur of the Year during London Fashion Week, Eternal Spirits being awarded Scarlet Magazine’s ‘Best Corsetiere in the UK’, inclusion in The Independent’s Top 50 Lingerie Brands, and recognition in the internationally published book Second Skin as one of the world’s leading lingerie brands.

Alongside building Eternal Spirits, Susi spent 16 years lecturing in Fashion at Nottingham Trent University, combining industry practice with education, mentoring and commercial insight. She holds a First Class BA (Hons) Degree in Fashion Design and a Masters Degree in Fashion and Textiles from Nottingham Trent University.

Today, Susi works at Innovate UK Business Growth as a Senior Innovation and Growth Specialist and Team Lead, supporting ambitious founders, SMEs and high-growth businesses across a broad range of sectors. Having coached and supported over 100 businesses, her experience spans entrepreneurship, manufacturing, product development, brand positioning, commercial growth, innovation strategy and investment readiness.

Having built and scaled an international brand herself from the ground up, Susi brings both strategic expertise and real-world entrepreneurial experience to the businesses she supports. Her work combines commercial thinking with creativity, helping founders and growing businesses navigate the challenges of scaling, innovation and long-term brand development.

With a career bridging fashion, manufacturing, education and business growth, Susi is known for combining commercial insight with creativity, authenticity and a deep understanding of what it takes to build a successful brand in a competitive global market.