LESLEY BATCHELOR OBE

Lesley Batchelor OBE is a champion of UK exporters, with a powerful track record in enhancing the international performance of hundreds of businesses.

From a blue-chip background, she worked as director general of the Institute of Export (IOE) for 12 years promoting professionalism, the need for qualifications and support for businesses. Co-Chair of the Bribery Act 2010 Scrutiny expert panel working with FCDO and the Gov. Anti-corruption Champion; advising on APPG Advisory Panels on Trade & Investment and Manufacturing and Select Committees supporting SMEs. ICC/WTO MSME trade negotiation. WTO Alliance & Trade & Investment Committee.

Using her years of experience teaching and training businesses owners and managers to trade competently internationally she now adopts a Boot Camp approach which guarantees engagement and results. With invaluable expertise in intellectual property, global licensing and marketing Lesley has been awarded CBI Real Business First Woman in Business Services and CEO of the year from Trade Association Congress in 2015.

Lesley is often sought out to speak at, or MC events and for comment on Brexit and international trade issues, writing thought leadership pieces for many journals, TV and radio stations.