Sullivan started his career as a staff photographer for a local newspaper in the UK at the age of 18, and then freelanced as a news photographer in Fleet Street, covering events and conflicts around the globe. He later joined The Sunday Times in London as deputy picture editor, soon becoming the picture editor and subsequently joining The Sunday Times magazine as assistant editor responsible for photography.
In 2005, Sullivan joined Getty Images and relocated to New York. He created Reportage for Getty Images in 2009, representing some of the leading international photojournalists and documentary photographers in 2009. Sullivan is currently based in London. He was previously a member of the 2011 World Press Photo contest jury.
Nineteen recognized professionals in the field of press photography worldwide will judge the entries of the 55th World Press Photo contest at the foundation’s office in Amsterdam from Jan. 28 to Feb. 9. The winners will be announced Feb. 10 in a press conference at the Amsterdam City Hall and on the foundation’s website.