Alexia Williams MBE is a multi-award-winning engineer and nationally recognised voice in skills and apprenticeships, currently working as Technical Lead at Rolls-Royce. Alongside her astonishing range of national and regional awards, she became a Chartered Engineer at the age of 25, one of only 12 women ever to achieve chartered status at or below this age. Due to her combination of first-hand experience and impact as an ambassador, Alexia is a highly sought-after keynote speaker on the future of the workforce.
Starting her career as an Engineering Degree Apprentice at Rolls-Royce, Alexia worked as a Deployed Lifecycle Engineer whilst also doing a Master's Degree Apprenticeship in Through-life System Sustainment. Shortly after her training, she became Technical Lead at Rolls-Royce. Alongside her career, Alexia holds numerous national leadership and governance roles, including Trustee of Enginuity, Non-Executive Director of EAL and Chair of the MAKE UK Future Makers, helping to shape the future of technical education and expanding access to high-quality careers.
Receiving over 25 awards across her career so far, Alexia was honoured as Apprentice of the Year by various groups, including The Great British Business and Community Awards, Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards, South West Business and Community Awards, and MAKE UK. As a working professional, she continues to earn accolades for her commitment to supporting the next generation of talent in STEM, including Young Engineer of the Year by the Royal Academy of Engineering, Young Manufacturer of the Year at The Manufacturer MX Awards and named Inspiring Ambassador by the South West Apprenticeship Ambassador Network. In 2026, Alexia was awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List.
Perfect for keynote speeches and conferences, Alexia’s speaking topics include apprenticeships, leadership, engineering and social mobility. She also delivers talks exploring her own journey in engineering and her experience in the industry. If you are looking for an inspiring young leader in engineering as a speaker for a STEM or early careers event, hire Alexia today via Champions Speakers.
Alexia Williams' official speaking topics are listed below:
Classroom to Leadership: My 6-year Journey from Apprentice to Technical Lead
This talk explores my journey into engineering, the pros and cons of apprenticeships, what I have been able to achieve in my career so far and advice to the next generation on what to go after and do.
Apprentice to Technical Lead: What Young Talent Needs From Industry
This talk is aimed at industry leaders showing what needs to change in the sector to encourage and support the next generation of talent into STEM careers, it also covers what employers could be doing to improve retention of their current employees and how to build a more resilient and happier workforce.
Official Feedback From In-Person & Virtual Events:
"Alexia Williams was invited to speak at our Make UK Manufacturing Awards in 2023, having previously won the Engineering Apprentice of the Year: Rising Star award. She delivered an engaging and inspiring presentation, demonstrating confidence, professionalism, and excellent communication skills, and left a lasting impression on our audience. Following her success as a guest speaker, Alexia is hosting our South Manufacturing Awards Regional Dinner this year and we are delighted to welcome her back and look forward to seeing her once again engage and connect with our guests." - MAKE UK Conference and Events Executive
"Alexia Williams was a pleasure to work with and an excellent addition to our speaker line-up. Her presentation was informative, engaging and tailored perfectly to our manufacturing audience. Her keynote session sparked great discussions, many questions and received excellent feedback from attendees." - Molly Cooper, Features Editor, The Manufacturer / Henrik Research Ltd. (part of Nineteen Group)
"I first saw Alexia speak on a panel at the Make UK conference in early 2025 and was immediately struck by how articulate, insightful and inspiring she was. So I was absolutely delighted when she agreed to speak at our event, Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2026. Her journey from apprentice to enjoying such an outstanding career is not only impressive, but incredibly relevant at a time when the skills gap in manufacturing is such a prominent issue. She has a powerful way of making her story resonate with both the students attending the event and the employers looking to attract the next generation of talent. She is an engaging speaker who connects naturally with her audience, and her authenticity and passion leave a lasting impression. It was a real pleasure to welcome Alexia to our event, and I have no doubt that her contribution inspired many of those who heard her speak." - Sunday Wilson, Marketing Executive, Southern Manufacturing and Electronics, EasyFairs at the Southern Manufacturing and Electronics Conference 2026
"Alexia brought incredible energy, professionalism and fresh thinking to the event. Alexia immersed herself fully in our industry, bringing fresh perspectives, genuine curiosity, and infectious enthusiasm to the discussion. From the outset, she went above and beyond, proactively suggesting speakers, contributing ideas for topics, and helping to shape a session that truly resonated with our audience. Her passion for developing future engineering talent left a lasting impression on both our team and our audience. It was a pleasure to work with someone so engaged, collaborative, and committed to making a positive impact." - Casey McHugh, Conference & Community Manager UK & Global, Packaging Portfolio, EasyFairs at the Packaging Innovations and Empack Show
- 2026 - Awarded MBE in the King's Birthday Honours List
- 2026 - Named Young Engineer of the Year by Royal Academy of Engineering
- 2025 - Named Inspiring Ambassador by South West Apprenticeship Ambassador Network
- 2025 - Young Manufacturer of the Year at The Manufacturer MX Awards
- 2025 - Finalist for Woman of the Year & Rising Star of the Year at Women in Tech Excellence Awards
- 2025 - South West Skills Champion of the Year at National Apprenticeship & Skills Awards
- 2025 - Professional Woman of the Year at SHE Awards
- 2025 - Engineer of the Year at Engineering Talent Awards
- 2025 - Trustee at Enginuity
- 2025 - Chair of the MAKE UK Future Makers
- 2025 - Non-Executive Director of EAL
- 2024 - Young Woman Engineer of the Year - Mary George Memorial Prize for Apprentices from Institution for Engineering and Technology
- 2024 - Apprentice Ambassador of the Year from South West Apprenticeship Ambassador Network
- 2024 - Technical Lead at Rolls-Royce
- 2023 - Chair of the Skills England Apprentice Panel
- 2022 - Through-life Engineering Services Specialist Masters Degree Apprentice
- 2022 - Deployed Lifecycle Engineer at Rolls-Royce
- 2021 - Apprentice Ambassador for South West Apprenticeship Ambassador Network
- 2018 - Engineering Degree Apprentice at Rolls-Royce
How to hire Alexia Williams
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Alexia Williams for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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