Alex Depledge MBE is a distinguished entrepreneur, commentator and business leader who has consistently challenged convention and reshaped industries. As the CEO of Resi.co.uk, the UK’s largest residential architectural practice, she is on a mission to make home renovation more accessible and transparent for homeowners. With her proven ability to scale companies and lead transformation, Alex has become a highly sought-after voice in British technology and property.
Her professional journey began at Accenture, where she worked as a consultant specialising in customer and channel execution. This experience gave her a strong foundation in strategy and operations, which she later applied to her first entrepreneurial venture. Alex co-founded Hassle.com, a platform that grew into Europe’s largest domestic cleaning marketplace. Within two years, the company was generating more than £8 million in turnover, and her leadership culminated in its sale for €32 million. Building on this success, she went on to found Resi.co.uk, a company that has revolutionised the UK’s architectural sector by digitising the process of home renovation and extension. Through her leadership, Resi has served thousands of homeowners, doubled industry productivity and set new benchmarks for customer service.
Alongside her entrepreneurial achievements, Alex has received widespread recognition. She was awarded an MBE for her contribution to the sharing economy and has been the recipient of several industry accolades, including the Barclays Entrepreneur Award for Start-Up of the Year and the Emerging Technology Scale-up award at the Enterprise Awards. Beyond her ventures, she is a regular commentator on television and radio, sharing insights on technology, housing and entrepreneurship. She also sits on the board of Persimmon Homes, one of the UK’s largest housebuilders, further underlining her influence across multiple sectors.
Alex’s appeal as a motivational speaker lies in her unique ability to translate personal experience into lessons that resonate widely. She speaks openly about the challenges of scaling businesses, the resilience required to navigate setbacks and the vision needed to transform industries. Audiences connect with her authenticity, energy and clarity of thought, leaving them inspired to embrace innovation and pursue ambitious goals. With her dynamic presence and proven track record, Alex brings both inspiration and practical guidance, making her an outstanding choice for any organisation seeking to motivate and empower its people.
