alex cameron

Alex Cameron

Following a career in teaching and systems analysis, Alex has spent over 35 years specialising in executive and Board development.

I work with leaders across the private and public sectors to help them build and manage the relationships necessary to deliver business results. I have particular expertise in; Board effectiveness reviews, Executive coaching, Facilitating executive teams, Conflict resolution, Organisation design.

Examples of client experience

My recent client experience includes working with many Boards in the public, private and third sectors, reviewing performance against the UK Corporate Governance Code and developing the capabilities of the Boards to collaborate effectively. In the private and public sectors the companies have included LV, Data Communication Company, Sellafield, Hinkley Point C, UK Government Investments, Angel Trains, V&A, Marshall Group and many more. In the third sector I have worked with Marie Curie, the Church of England Archbishops’ Council and the Heritage Fund. I also helped set up the Judicial Executive Board for the senior judiciary in England and Wales followed by similar work for the Scottish Judiciary. I also worked with clients to contract and deliver large infrastructure projects where developing a collaborative approach has been critical to the success of the venture. This work has taken place in the UK rail sector including Transport for London and internationally in the Energy sectors. Over the last 30 years I have supported the development of many leaders across a range of sectors and businesses. I work with the senior leadership across Transport for London, this work has included coaching, team facilitation and change management. Other examples of similar work include; coaching for senior leaders in fast growing Energy businesses, mediation for senior leaders when relationships breakdown, leadership coaching for Permanent Secretaries and Directors in a several Whitehall Departments.

Qualifications and associations

I gained my consultancy experience with Sema Group Consulting where I led their capability in culture change and at Price Waterhouse. Before my consultancy career, I graduated in Zoology at Glasgow University then completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Education. I am a trained facilitator, and I hold certificates in psychometric testing. I have been a visiting lecturer at City University Business School and a member of faculty at Management Centre Europe. I am a Certified Management Consultant, experienced mediator and a Fellow of the RSA.

Selected publications and conference presentations

I have published many articles on leadership development and corporate governance in Governance magazine, People Management, the European Forum for Management Development, Management Today, People Performance, Management Consultancy magazine and the Financial Times. Including:

  • Collaborative Leadership: Building relationships, Handling conflict and Sharing control – with David Archer
  • Collaborative leadership – International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare
  • Type Dynamics and Executive Coaching – master class programme for OPP
  • One evaluation framework for all Boards – Governance magazine
  • One city, two stadiums: Lessons learned from megaprojects – Project Manager Today
  • Relationship risk– European Oil and Gas
  • How collaboration can take flight in the NHS– Health Service Journal

Personal details and contact information

email: alex.cameron@socia.co.uk  |  m: 07973 329 156  |  connect on LinkedIn