Full Name
Alex Lazarus
Job Title
Leadership & Team Coach, Business Psychologist and GLL Ambassador
Company
Lazarus and Maverick
Speaker Bio
Alex Lazarus is a renowned business psychologist, keynote speaker, and executive coach specializing in leadership development and high-performance teams. With award-winning leadership experience at Fortune 500 companies like Fox and Disney, she brings a wealth of insights from navigating complex, global business
environments.

As the founder of Lazarus & Maverick, a leadership development consultancy, Alex works extensively with boards, senior leaders, and teams to unlock their full potential. Her clients include prominent organizations such as Qualcomm, S&P Global, Spotify, AIG, KPMG, NHS, Indeed, Credit Suisse, Coca-Cola, and numerous legal firms and departments.

Alex has a strong connection to the legal sector, having coached senior legal professionals and designed leadership programs tailored for legal teams. She is passionate about empowering women leaders, drawing from her own experiences to inspire others to achieve their career aspirations.

An accomplished academic, Alex is the author and lead of the Strategic Leaders Programme at University College London and has delivered executive education sessions—including Mini MBA programs for GLL—at Harvard University and Somerville College at Oxford University. She also designed the award-winning "Managing at AIG" global program.

As a GLL Ambassador and Senior Leadership Advisor, Alex co-authored the "Leading with Influence Report," providing valuable insights into effective leadership strategies. Her academic credentials include an MSc from Henley Business School, psychometrics certification from Cambridge University, and specialized training in Group Dynamics at Board Level.

Alex credits her early career experience working with Richard Branson for inspiring her to remain curious, authentic, and agile in her approach to leadership. Her impact is best captured by Stephanie Wallace, General Counsel at Metro Bank PLC, who said:

"Absolutely loved working with Alex. Very friendly and down to earth, yet had the ability to make me feel really
empowered and ready for a new chapter in my career. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a helping hand to bolster their confidence and take a step up at work."
Alex Lazarus