William Alexander

William assists executives during significant stages of their careers and oversees initiatives aimed at enhancing the performance of senior management groups. Since 2021, he has held the role of co-proprietor and Board member at Meyler Campbell, a globally recognized institute for executive coaching training and leadership growth. Over a span of 16 years, he was engaged as a Partner at Spencer Stuart, an international advisory firm specializing in leadership.

His coaching technique involves guiding leaders and teams to contemplate their motives and objectives, utilizing an inquisitive and non-directive approach. He actively listens to aid the leader in tapping into their own reservoir of knowledge and insight. Additionally, he imparts his perspectives and wisdom garnered from collaborating with numerous leaders during times of transformation. The outcomes can range from heightened self-awareness and a clearer sense of purpose to the exploration of novel paths and, in some cases, the integration of new behaviors leading to enduring transformations.

Recent Engagements

• Coaching for newly appointed CEO and leadership team in global $9b listed, software company
• Coaching support for first time CEO through leadership transition in FinTech listed company
• CEO Acceleration Programme for newly appointed, CEO of PE-backed high tech growth business
• Supporting newly appointed CEO of privately owned software company to create top team dynamics for next phase of growth
• Leadership team coaching post IPO for NASDAQ listed $3b market cap growth venture
• Helping new Chief Investment Officer navigate her first phase in listed investment group
• Supporting newly appointed leader for direct2consumer in a large global CPG company
• Coaching of both CEO and top team of a leading, $60b market cap, inernational telecom group
• Supporting new CEO of a PE-backed software company with individual and team coaching
• Team coaching for the leadership team of a PE-backed software company serving telecom sector
• Team coaching for founder led, international, fast growth software company following acquisition by Private Equity and injection of leaders from big company backgrounds

Education

• Meyler Campbell - Mastered Programme, Coaching Mar 2018 - Sep 2019
• INSEAD - MBA Jan 1990 - Dec 1990
• Oriel College, Oxford - MA, PPE 1984 - 1987

Experience

• Partner - Leadership Advisers Limited Mar 2021 -
• Meyler Campbell - Board Director and co-owner Mar 2021 -
• Spencer Stuart - Partner Apr 2005 - Sep 2021
• WPA Consulting - Director Apr 2003 - Mar 2005
• Metapack - Finance and Commercial Director 2000 - 2003
• IBM - Worldwide Manager, Supply Chain Solutions, Retail Industry 1996 - 2000
• News International - Finance and Development Director (Broadsystem) 1993 - 1996
• Bunzl - Corporate Development Executive 1991 - 1993
• Bain & Company - Consultant 1987 - 1989