Lesley Batchelor’s insights from over 35 years in the industry are invaluable to developing new export strategies and international business deals for corporate clients, in the wake of Brexit. Backed by her experiences working for Blue Chips companies, and as the award-winning CEO of her own ventures, Lesley is highly in demand to share her advice on the speaking circuit. From inspiring women in male-dominated sectors to offering implementable techniques for improved performance, the former Director General of The Institute of Export International Trade, Lesley’s considerable first-hand knowledge makes her the ideal contributor at events.
Long-standing as Director General of The Institute of Export International Trade, Lesley spent 12 years at the helm of the UK’s export strategy and performance. Responsible for setting and maintain standards, Lesley utilised her previous experience working with the likes of Coca-Cola and as the Co-Chair of the Bribery Act 2010, in order to make a progressive impact on British trade. Working across the public and private sector on anti-corruption, manufacturing advisory, and trade negotiation saw Lesley awarded an OBE for her dedicated service. In 2022, she was appointed CBE in recognition of her work to helping businesses in the UK navigate the economic climate.
Currently, Lesley is the CEO and Camp Director at Expert Boot Camps, where she shares a comprehensive guide with clients on all things trading, including new opportunities for market growth. For her success at the forefront of her innovative trade business, Lesley received the CEO of the Year and CBI Businesswoman of the Year awards, a testament to her impact on the nation’s trading industry and business sector.
At events, Lesley is recognised for her ability to offer implementable advice and actionable strategies based on her varied and extensive career to invested audiences. Having mastered the art of enhancing business performance through proven techniques, Lesley now supports her corporate clients in replicating her success. Applying her expertise to the bespoke requirements of each audience, Lesley Batchelor is known to discuss topics like: post Brexit business, international trade and navigating a male-dominated industry as a woman. She will make an excellent speaker at your upcoming event. Enquire now!
How to hire Lesley Batchelor
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Lesley Batchelor 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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Lesley Batchelor's official speaker topics include:
- World Trade: How it Works and What it Needs
- Why Exporting Needs More Umph!
- Travels as a Female Exporter
- Being a Successful Female in a Male Dominated World
- Exploring New Markets
- So, We’ve Left What’s Next? Insights into a Brave New World
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
"Lesley has wealth of expertise in her field of international trade and knows how to engage an audience with a polished and energetic delivery of independent insights and helpful information, capturing people’s attention and inspiring them to tackle critical business issues." - - Peter Ward FIEx FILT, Chief Executive UK Warehousing Association
"Lesley has spoken at a number of our forums, surgeries and conferences over past few years, in particular London International Shipping Week 2019. Incredibly informative, passionate and insightful, my industry always enjoys interaction with Lesley." - Chris Shirling-Rooke, CEO Mersey Maritime
"Lesley is an amazing lady with a wealth of experience in global trade. Her work has been recognised by the crown and she is the proud recipient of an OBE. When Lesley speaks to either individuals or to a room of senior executives she brings something special to the occasion. She creates an inclusivity that is based on humour matched with knowledge, self-deprecation matched with insight and most importantly, has the ability for people to remember her words, her persona and her wisdom." - Linda, Institute of Export & International Trade
- 2022 - Appointed CBE
- 2022 - Co-Founder of Export Angels
- 2020 - COO & Commercial Director of Open Borders Direct
- 2019 – CEO & Camp Director of Export Boot Camps
- 2015 – Named CEO of the Year by Congress Trade Associations
- 2014 - CEO of Open to Export
- 2007– Director General of The Institute of Export International Trade
- Winner of CBI Woman of the Year
