Alexandra (Alex) Leader is Head of SME Delivery at the City of London Corporation and has recently spearheaded the first SME Strategy for the Square Mile, ensuring that support for start-ups and SMEs are at the forefront of driving economic growth in the City and London.
In her 10 years at the City of London Corporation, Alex has developed and expanded the support services for SMEs. Through increased collaboration and connectivity within the SME ecosystem, she is consistently looking to find new ways to support small businesses.
Alex has a strong career background in entrepreneurship, employability, and skills development and is particularly passionate about supporting founders from diverse backgrounds and driving social mobility. She wants everyone, regardless of their background, to feel empowered to start their own business.
Over the past three years, Alex has been invited to judge numerous SME awards, including the Lloyds’s Bank British Business Awards and the London Chamber of Commerce SME Awards. She has also actively supported the Startup Magazine Awards and Elite Business Live SME Awards.
Alex Leader
