Alex Walsh
Summary
I am an experienced senior leader in the Treasury bringing impactful leadership and strategic vision across complex, global problems. Adept at driving organisational change and building high performing teams, I have transformed organisational strategies and built strong load-bearing relationships internally and externally to deliver. I bring a wealth of crisis management and problem solving experience to deliver across all aspects of what an organisation and high impact individuals need.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Deputy Director, International Strategy
HM Treasury
08.2023 - Current
- Developed the Treasury's international economic strategy that maximised opportunities to support UK growth and improve UK economic security.
- Owned the major international economic risks to the UK, including the changing tariff landscape and economic fragmentation.
- Transformed bilateral economic relations with major economies through direct relationships, structured dialogues, and formal agreements (including the US/UK Economic Prosperity Deal, and UK/Canada Economic and Trade committee).
- Led negotiations during the 12th and 13th India Economic and Financial Dialogues
- Ensured flawless execution of government and commercial visits for the Chancellor across New York, US West Coast, Toronto, Delhi, Mumbai, Germany, Gulf, and Ukraine.
Deputy Director Europe
HM Treasury
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Led organisational change to create a new strategy for working with the EU, and reshaped teams' culture to adapt to the new operating environment.
- Rebuilt relationships with European countries post Brexit to influence EU economic policy.
- Oversaw surveillance and analysis of European economic trends.
- Supervised monitoring of Europe's Covid response to inform decisions on domestic policy.
Chancellor's Deputy Spokesperson
HM Treasury
10.2018 - 01.2021
- Led HMT’s strategic and direct communications on international and Europe issues, handling numerous crises to maintain a positive organisational and leadership image.
- Created HMT’s strategy for crisis communications around a disordered EU exit
- Transformed organisational comms culture to drive long term brand messaging
- Oversaw polling and message testing to refine Budget narrative and measure impact
- Monitored news trends and pre-empted reputational risks, using strong relationships with media to articulate message, and prepared senior leaders for media interviews to ensure consistent messaging.
Head of Financial Institutions Policy
UK Financial Investments
11.2016 - 10.2018
- Led a multidisciplinary public/private sector team to launch a £2.5bn equity sale of Royal Bank of Scotland
- Responsible for analysis of financial market risks.
- Responsible for legal and capital market advisory procurements.
Education
CFA (ongoing) -
CFA Institute
Catalyst Talent Programme -
HMT Senior Leadership Training
01.2021 - 12.2021
Double Certified Meditation and Breathwork Teacher -
Just Breathe CPD UK and One Giant Mind
01.2020 - 02.2022
Financial Statements, Modelling and Valuation -
AMT
/2017 -
Commercial Awareness -
CASS Business School
/2014 -
Master of Arts - Literae Humaniores
Oxford University
/2006 - /2010
Bachelor of Arts - Literae Humaniores
Oxford University
/2006 - /2010
Skills
- Leadership
- Executive decision-making
- Negotiation, diplomacy, and relationship management
- Strategy
- International economics
- Global government affairs
- National Security
- Capital Markets
- Crisis handling and comms
- Organisational change
Timeline
Deputy Director, International Strategy
HM Treasury
08.2023 - Current
Deputy Director Europe
HM Treasury
01.2021 - 08.2023
Catalyst Talent Programme -
HMT Senior Leadership Training
01.2021 - 12.2021
Double Certified Meditation and Breathwork Teacher -
Just Breathe CPD UK and One Giant Mind
01.2020 - 02.2022
Chancellor's Deputy Spokesperson
HM Treasury
10.2018 - 01.2021
Head of Financial Institutions Policy
UK Financial Investments
11.2016 - 10.2018
CFA (ongoing) -
CFA Institute
Financial Statements, Modelling and Valuation -
AMT
/2017 -
Commercial Awareness -
CASS Business School
/2014 -
Master of Arts - Literae Humaniores
Oxford University
/2006 - /2010
Bachelor of Arts - Literae Humaniores
Oxford University
/2006 - /2010