Lesley Williams is a respected leader in entrepreneurship and economic development, with a proven track record of empowering underserved communities through enterprise. As CEO of Welsh ICE, one of the UK’s leading innovation centres, she has supported over 2,000 entrepreneurs, helped create more than 360 full-time equivalent jobs, and contributed over £53 million in net additional GVA to the Welsh economy. With a background in gendered entrepreneurial practice and a Postgraduate Diploma in Entrepreneurial Practises and Sustainable Leadership, Lesley specialises in inclusive business support, community based enterprise, and strategic partnership development. She is also a trusted voice in policy circles, regularly contributing to national conversations on access to finance, regional reg...