Susan Schwab — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Served as United States Trade Representative from June 2006 to January 2009.
Served as Deputy United States Trade Representative from 2005 to 2006.
Dean of the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland, College Park from 1995 to 2003.
Negotiated the United States-Canada softwood lumber dispute in 2006.
Helped launch negotiations for ACTA.
Serves on the Board of Directors for FedEx Corporation, Boeing, and Caterpillar Inc.
Holds a Ph.D. in Public Administration and International Business from George Washington University.

Biography

Susan Carol Schwab is an American politician and strategic advisor, currently serving as a Strategic Advisor at Mayer Brown LLP. She held the position of United States Trade Representative from June 2006 to January 2009 under President George W. Bush, having previously served as Deputy United States Trade Representative from 2005 to 2006. As Trade Representative, she negotiated the United States-Canada softwood lumber dispute, signing a deal in September 2006.