Lesley Batchelor OBE is a champion of UK exporters, with a powerful track record in enhancing the international performance of hundreds of businesses. Known as a force of nature within the industry she has changed many businesses fortunes in terms of exporting and helped to promote the need for to professionalise the approach we take to trading globally. 

From a blue-chip background, she worked as director general of the Institute of Export (IOE) for 12 years promoting professionalism and the need for qualifications and support for businesses. Past Co-Chair of the Bribery Act 2010 Scrutiny DFID expert panel now FCDO; advising on APPG Advisory Panels on Trade & Investment and Manufacturing and Select Committees supporting SMEs. ICC/

Lesley currently specialises in providing ICC and ILM accredited teaching and training to businesses owners and managers in international trade. 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 for comment on Brexit and international trade issues writing thought leadership pieces for many journals, TV and radio stations. She works closely with Mike Wilson of Go Exporting as co-founders of the Society of Independent International Trade and Customs Experts (SIITACE).