Lorely Burt

An award-winning business and political leader with an understanding of building relationships, handling conflict and succeeding against the odds.

Lorely brings to the table the experience of a long career across the commercial and political worlds, facilitating growth, shaping policies and motivating all around her towards common goals. A key asset is her ability to develop new customer relationships, promote her organisation and remove obstacles and barriers to growth. She also holds the only currently accredited qualification in being a Non-Executive Director

Career as an MP

Member of Parliament for Solihull (2005-2015)

Incorporating:

Government Ambassador for Women in Enterprise (2014-15)

Parliamentary Private Secretary to Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander (2012-15)

First woman to chair the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Party (2007-12)

Party spokesmanships held between 2006-12: Business, Innovation and Skills, Small Business, Women and Equalities, Northern Ireland

Previous Career:

Self-employed estate planning consultant (whilst fighting Parliamentary seat) 2002-2005)

Director, Mansion House Group (Financial Services, 1999-2002)

Director, Ace Creative Enterprises (Marketing, 1994-99)

Owner/CEO Kudos Group (primarily Adult Training, 1984-97)

Personnel and Training management posts: Mercer HR Consultants, Forte Flight Catering, Europcar car hire and Beecham Pharmaceuticals (1978-84)

Assistant Governor, HM Prison Service (1975-78)

Academic Qualifications:

Financial Times Non-Executive Director Diploma (2014)

Fellow, Institute Sales and Marketing Management (1998)

MBA (Open University 1997)

BScEcon (hons) Swansea 1975

Awards:

Women's Business and Enterprise Council International Luminary Award (2009)

Small Business Friendly Award, Federation of Small Business (2008, 2009)

British Institute of Innkeeping Best Independent Training Company (1994)